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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.78, 48,177.99 and 17,322.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.78, 48,177.99 and 17,322.37 is: 25,987.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.78 : 48,177.99 = 17,322.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.78/48,177.99 = 17,322.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.78x = 48,177.99 × 17,322.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.78x = 834,556,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,556,848.19/32,113.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,987.50

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