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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,098.06, 48,167.88 and 17,317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,098.06, 48,167.88 and 17,317.18 is: 25,986.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,098.06 : 48,167.88 = 17,317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,098.06/48,167.88 = 17,317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,098.06x = 48,167.88 × 17,317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,098.06x = 834,131,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,131,848.18/32,098.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,986.99

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