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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.78, 48,040.98 and 17,976.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.78, 48,040.98 and 17,976.81 is: 26,984.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.78 : 48,040.98 = 17,976.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.78/48,040.98 = 17,976.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.78x = 48,040.98 × 17,976.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.78x = 863,623,569.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,623,569.67/32,004.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,984.21

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