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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,167.72, 48,221.34 and 17,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,167.72, 48,221.34 and 17,354.44 is: 26,015.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,167.72 : 48,221.34 = 17,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,167.72/48,221.34 = 17,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,167.72x = 48,221.34 × 17,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,167.72x = 836,854,351.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,854,351.75/32,167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,015.35

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