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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,185.83, 48,292.09 and 17,377.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,185.83, 48,292.09 and 17,377.35 is: 26,073.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,185.83 : 48,292.09 = 17,377.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,185.83/48,292.09 = 17,377.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,185.83x = 48,292.09 × 17,377.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,185.83x = 839,188,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,188,221.81/32,185.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,073.22

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