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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,264.99, 48,293.86 and 17,234.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,264.99, 48,293.86 and 17,234.53 is: 25,796.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,264.99 : 48,293.86 = 17,234.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,264.99/48,293.86 = 17,234.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,264.99x = 48,293.86 × 17,234.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,264.99x = 832,321,956.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,321,956.97/32,264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,796.44

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