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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,197.08, 48,313.86 and 17,405.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,197.08, 48,313.86 and 17,405.64 is: 26,118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,197.08 : 48,313.86 = 17,405.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,197.08/48,313.86 = 17,405.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,197.08x = 48,313.86 × 17,405.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,197.08x = 840,933,654.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,933,654.17/32,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,118.32

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