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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.93, 48,106.39 and 17,286.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.93, 48,106.39 and 17,286.81 is: 25,930.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.93 : 48,106.39 = 17,286.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.93/48,106.39 = 17,286.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.93x = 48,106.39 × 17,286.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.93x = 831,606,023.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,606,023.72/32,070.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,930.21

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