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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,299.17, 48,406.22 and 17,304.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,299.17, 48,406.22 and 17,304.55 is: 25,934.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,299.17 : 48,406.22 = 17,304.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,299.17/48,406.22 = 17,304.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,299.17x = 48,406.22 × 17,304.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,299.17x = 837,647,854.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,647,854.30/32,299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,934.04

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