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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.28, 48,037.25 and 17,974.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.28, 48,037.25 and 17,974.30 is: 26,980.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.28 : 48,037.25 = 17,974.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.28/48,037.25 = 17,974.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.28x = 48,037.25 × 17,974.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.28x = 863,435,942.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,435,942.68/32,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,980.45

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