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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,066.78, 48,109.92 and 17,071.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,066.78, 48,109.92 and 17,071.38 is: 25,612.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,066.78 : 48,109.92 = 17,071.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,066.78/48,109.92 = 17,071.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,066.78x = 48,109.92 × 17,071.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,066.78x = 821,302,726.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,302,726.09/32,066.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,612.26

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