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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,572.04, 44,949.34 and 17,668.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,572.04, 44,949.34 and 17,668.04 is: 24,381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,572.04 : 44,949.34 = 17,668.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,572.04/44,949.34 = 17,668.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,572.04x = 44,949.34 × 17,668.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,572.04x = 794,166,737.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,166,737.09/32,572.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.85

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