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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,152.47, 48,228.71 and 17,368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,152.47, 48,228.71 and 17,368.35 is: 26,052.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,152.47 : 48,228.71 = 17,368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,152.47/48,228.71 = 17,368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,152.47x = 48,228.71 × 17,368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,152.47x = 837,653,028.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,653,028.49/32,152.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.53

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