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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,115.03, 48,179.87 and 17,323.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,115.03, 48,179.87 and 17,323.62 is: 25,989.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,115.03 : 48,179.87 = 17,323.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,115.03/48,179.87 = 17,323.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,115.03x = 48,179.87 × 17,323.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,115.03x = 834,649,672.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,649,672.91/32,115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,989.38

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