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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.56, 48,256.62 and 17,353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.56, 48,256.62 and 17,353.32 is: 26,037.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.56 : 48,256.62 = 17,353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.56/48,256.62 = 17,353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.56x = 48,256.62 × 17,353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.56x = 837,412,568.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,412,568.98/32,161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,037.69

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