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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324.61, 48,447.66 and 17,294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324.61, 48,447.66 and 17,294.76 is: 25,921.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324.61 : 48,447.66 = 17,294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324.61/48,447.66 = 17,294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324.61x = 48,447.66 × 17,294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324.61x = 837,890,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,890,405.73/32,324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,921.13

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