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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,190.81, 48,277.23 and 17,941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,190.81, 48,277.23 and 17,941.76 is: 26,907.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,190.81 : 48,277.23 = 17,941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,190.81/48,277.23 = 17,941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,190.81x = 48,277.23 × 17,941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,190.81x = 866,178,474.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,178,474.12/32,190.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,907.63

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