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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324.49, 48,386.48 and 17,496.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324.49, 48,386.48 and 17,496.63 is: 26,190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324.49 : 48,386.48 = 17,496.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324.49/48,386.48 = 17,496.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324.49x = 48,386.48 × 17,496.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324.49x = 846,600,250.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,600,250.08/32,324.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,190.68

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