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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.28, 48,409.92 and 17,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.28, 48,409.92 and 17,773.44 is: 26,660.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.28 : 48,409.92 = 17,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.28/48,409.92 = 17,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.28x = 48,409.92 × 17,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.28x = 860,410,808.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,410,808.52/32,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,660.16

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