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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.40, 48,331.89 and 17,437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.40, 48,331.89 and 17,437.14 is: 26,106.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.40 : 48,331.89 = 17,437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.40/48,331.89 = 17,437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.40x = 48,331.89 × 17,437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.40x = 842,769,932.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,769,932.39/32,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,106.98

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