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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,184.62, 48,290.25 and 17,376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,184.62, 48,290.25 and 17,376.12 is: 26,071.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,184.62 : 48,290.25 = 17,376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,184.62/48,290.25 = 17,376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,184.62x = 48,290.25 × 17,376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,184.62x = 839,097,178.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,097,178.83/32,184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,071.37

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