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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,143.04, 48,228.40 and 17,349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,143.04, 48,228.40 and 17,349.02 is: 26,031.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,143.04 : 48,228.40 = 17,349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,143.04/48,228.40 = 17,349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,143.04x = 48,228.40 × 17,349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,143.04x = 836,715,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,715,476.17/32,143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,031.00

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