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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.52, 48,177.62 and 17,322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.52, 48,177.62 and 17,322.12 is: 25,987.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.52 : 48,177.62 = 17,322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.52/48,177.62 = 17,322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.52x = 48,177.62 × 17,322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.52x = 834,538,514.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,538,514.95/32,113.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,987.14

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