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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,021.64, 48,010.38 and 17,215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,021.64, 48,010.38 and 17,215.68 is: 25,811.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,021.64 : 48,010.38 = 17,215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,021.64/48,010.38 = 17,215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,021.64x = 48,010.38 × 17,215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,021.64x = 826,531,338.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,531,338.76/32,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,811.65

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