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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,305.28, 48,457.92 and 17,805.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,305.28, 48,457.92 and 17,805.44 is: 26,708.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,305.28 : 48,457.92 = 17,805.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,305.28/48,457.92 = 17,805.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,305.28x = 48,457.92 × 17,805.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,305.28x = 862,814,587.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,814,587.08/32,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,708.16

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