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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.02, 48,327.44 and 17,428.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.02, 48,327.44 and 17,428.37 is: 26,150.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.02 : 48,327.44 = 17,428.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.02/48,327.44 = 17,428.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.02x = 48,327.44 × 17,428.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.02x = 842,268,176.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,268,176.69/32,209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.07

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