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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,253.52, 48,394.14 and 17,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,253.52, 48,394.14 and 17,473 is: 26,217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,253.52 : 48,394.14 = 17,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,253.52/48,394.14 = 17,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,253.52x = 48,394.14 × 17,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,253.52x = 845,590,808.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,590,808.22/32,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,217.01

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