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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,197.06, 48,313.86 and 17,405.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,197.06, 48,313.86 and 17,405.62 is: 26,118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,197.06 : 48,313.86 = 17,405.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,197.06/48,313.86 = 17,405.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,197.06x = 48,313.86 × 17,405.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,197.06x = 840,932,687.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,932,687.89/32,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,118.31

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