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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,071.43, 48,107.15 and 17,287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,071.43, 48,107.15 and 17,287.31 is: 25,930.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,071.43 : 48,107.15 = 17,287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,071.43/48,107.15 = 17,287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,071.43x = 48,107.15 × 17,287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,071.43x = 831,642,888.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,642,888.29/32,071.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,930.96

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