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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,056.32, 48,095.43 and 17,266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,056.32, 48,095.43 and 17,266.74 is: 25,906.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,056.32 : 48,095.43 = 17,266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,056.32/48,095.43 = 17,266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,056.32x = 48,095.43 × 17,266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,056.32x = 830,451,285.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,451,285.00/32,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,906.01

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