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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.52, 48,122.51 and 17,278.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.52, 48,122.51 and 17,278.11 is: 25,926.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.52 : 48,122.51 = 17,278.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.52/48,122.51 = 17,278.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.52x = 48,122.51 × 17,278.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.52x = 831,465,934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,465,934.87/32,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,926.98

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