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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,178.87, 48,281.67 and 17,370.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,178.87, 48,281.67 and 17,370.45 is: 26,062.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,178.87 : 48,281.67 = 17,370.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,178.87/48,281.67 = 17,370.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,178.87x = 48,281.67 × 17,370.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,178.87x = 838,674,334.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,674,334.65/32,178.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,062.89

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