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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,040.16, 48,043.83 and 17,055.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,040.16, 48,043.83 and 17,055.79 is: 25,574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,040.16 : 48,043.83 = 17,055.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,040.16/48,043.83 = 17,055.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,040.16x = 48,043.83 × 17,055.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,040.16x = 819,425,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,425,554.25/32,040.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,574.95

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