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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.97, 48,227.96 and 17,367.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.97, 48,227.96 and 17,367.85 is: 26,051.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.97 : 48,227.96 = 17,367.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.97/48,227.96 = 17,367.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.97x = 48,227.96 × 17,367.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.97x = 837,615,975.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,615,975.09/32,151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,051.78

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