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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.82, 48,097.67 and 17,268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.82, 48,097.67 and 17,268.26 is: 25,908.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.82 : 48,097.67 = 17,268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.82/48,097.67 = 17,268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.82x = 48,097.67 × 17,268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.82x = 830,562,744.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,562,744.12/32,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,908.27

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