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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.93, 48,239.91 and 17,375.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.93, 48,239.91 and 17,375.81 is: 26,063.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.93 : 48,239.91 = 17,375.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.93/48,239.91 = 17,375.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.93x = 48,239.91 × 17,375.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.93x = 838,207,269.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,207,269.38/32,159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.72

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