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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,166.72, 48,219.84 and 17,353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,166.72, 48,219.84 and 17,353.44 is: 26,013.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,166.72 : 48,219.84 = 17,353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,166.72/48,219.84 = 17,353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,166.72x = 48,219.84 × 17,353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,166.72x = 836,780,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,780,100.25/32,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,013.85

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