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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.64, 47,962.98 and 17,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.64, 47,962.98 and 17,007.60 is: 25,488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.64 : 47,962.98 = 17,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.64/47,962.98 = 17,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.64x = 47,962.98 × 17,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.64x = 815,735,178.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,735,178.65/32,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,488.82

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