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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.72, 48,047.92 and 17,214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.72, 48,047.92 and 17,214.32 is: 25,828.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.72 : 48,047.92 = 17,214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.72/48,047.92 = 17,214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.72x = 48,047.92 × 17,214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.72x = 827,112,270.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,112,270.21/32,022.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,828.92

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