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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.97, 48,226.46 and 17,366.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.97, 48,226.46 and 17,366.85 is: 26,050.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.97 : 48,226.46 = 17,366.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.97/48,226.46 = 17,366.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.97x = 48,226.46 × 17,366.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.97x = 837,541,610.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,541,610.02/32,150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,050.28

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