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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.04, 48,261.48 and 17,424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.04, 48,261.48 and 17,424.92 is: 26,109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.04 : 48,261.48 = 17,424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.04/48,261.48 = 17,424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.04x = 48,261.48 × 17,424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.04x = 840,952,428.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,952,428.08/32,209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,109.20

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