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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.35, 48,319.71 and 17,427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.35, 48,319.71 and 17,427.25 is: 26,133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.35 : 48,319.71 = 17,427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.35/48,319.71 = 17,427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.35x = 48,319.71 × 17,427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.35x = 842,079,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,079,666.10/32,222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,133.40

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