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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221.52, 48,346.06 and 17,440.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221.52, 48,346.06 and 17,440.92 is: 26,168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221.52 : 48,346.06 = 17,440.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221.52/48,346.06 = 17,440.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221.52x = 48,346.06 × 17,440.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221.52x = 843,199,764.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,199,764.78/32,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,168.84

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