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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.43, 48,113.27 and 17,271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.43, 48,113.27 and 17,271.99 is: 25,917.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.43 : 48,113.27 = 17,271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.43/48,113.27 = 17,271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.43x = 48,113.27 × 17,271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.43x = 831,011,831.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,011,831.95/32,063.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,917.75

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