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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.28, 48,463.92 and 17,809.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.28, 48,463.92 and 17,809.44 is: 26,714.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.28 : 48,463.92 = 17,809.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.28/48,463.92 = 17,809.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.28x = 48,463.92 × 17,809.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.28x = 863,115,275.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,115,275.40/32,309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,714.16

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