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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.16, 48,052.83 and 17,240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.16, 48,052.83 and 17,240.16 is: 25,837.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.16 : 48,052.83 = 17,240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.16/48,052.83 = 17,240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.16x = 48,052.83 × 17,240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.16x = 828,438,477.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,438,477.65/32,063.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,837.71

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