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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.75, 48,011.41 and 17,223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.75, 48,011.41 and 17,223.63 is: 25,835.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.75 : 48,011.41 = 17,223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.75/48,011.41 = 17,223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.75x = 48,011.41 × 17,223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.75x = 826,930,761.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,930,761.62/32,007.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,835.33

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