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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,170.57, 48,269.52 and 17,362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,170.57, 48,269.52 and 17,362.25 is: 26,050.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,170.57 : 48,269.52 = 17,362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,170.57/48,269.52 = 17,362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,170.57x = 48,269.52 × 17,362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,170.57x = 838,067,413.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,067,413.28/32,170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,050.75

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