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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.06, 48,368.76 and 17,441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.06, 48,368.76 and 17,441.68 is: 26,172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.06 : 48,368.76 = 17,441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.06/48,368.76 = 17,441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.06x = 48,368.76 × 17,441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.06x = 843,632,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,632,433.92/32,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,172.89

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