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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,223.71, 48,321.29 and 17,227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,223.71, 48,321.29 and 17,227.19 is: 25,833.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,223.71 : 48,321.29 = 17,227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,223.71/48,321.29 = 17,227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,223.71x = 48,321.29 × 17,227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,223.71x = 832,439,716.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,439,716.13/32,223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,833.15

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