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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,079.93, 48,119.91 and 17,295.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,079.93, 48,119.91 and 17,295.81 is: 25,943.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,079.93 : 48,119.91 = 17,295.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,079.93/48,119.91 = 17,295.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,079.93x = 48,119.91 × 17,295.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,079.93x = 832,272,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,272,820.58/32,079.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,943.72

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