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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,274.28, 48,411.42 and 17,774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,274.28, 48,411.42 and 17,774.44 is: 26,661.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,274.28 : 48,411.42 = 17,774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,274.28/48,411.42 = 17,774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,274.28x = 48,411.42 × 17,774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,274.28x = 860,485,880.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,485,880.10/32,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,661.66

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