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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.28, 47,990.94 and 17,007.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.28, 47,990.94 and 17,007.15 is: 25,503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.28 : 47,990.94 = 17,007.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.28/47,990.94 = 17,007.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.28x = 47,990.94 × 17,007.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.28x = 816,189,115.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,189,115.22/32,003.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,503.30

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