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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,210.19, 48,328.83 and 17,429.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,210.19, 48,328.83 and 17,429.31 is: 26,151.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,210.19 : 48,328.83 = 17,429.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,210.19/48,328.83 = 17,429.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,210.19x = 48,328.83 × 17,429.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,210.19x = 842,338,160.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,338,160.01/32,210.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,151.29

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