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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,190.06, 48,303.36 and 17,398.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,190.06, 48,303.36 and 17,398.62 is: 26,107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,190.06 : 48,303.36 = 17,398.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,190.06/48,303.36 = 17,398.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,190.06x = 48,303.36 × 17,398.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,190.06x = 840,411,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,411,805.36/32,190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,107.80

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