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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,109.93, 48,164.96 and 17,325.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,109.93, 48,164.96 and 17,325.81 is: 25,988.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,109.93 : 48,164.96 = 17,325.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,109.93/48,164.96 = 17,325.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,109.93x = 48,164.96 × 17,325.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,109.93x = 834,496,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,496,618.16/32,109.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,988.74

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