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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.17, 48,048.34 and 17,237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.17, 48,048.34 and 17,237.17 is: 25,833.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.17 : 48,048.34 = 17,237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.17/48,048.34 = 17,237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.17x = 48,048.34 × 17,237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.17x = 828,217,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,217,454.08/32,060.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,833.22

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