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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,312.67, 48,468.70 and 17,614.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,312.67, 48,468.70 and 17,614.97 is: 26,422.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,312.67 : 48,468.70 = 17,614.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,312.67/48,468.70 = 17,614.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,312.67x = 48,468.70 × 17,614.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,312.67x = 853,774,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,774,707.41/32,312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,422.29

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