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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,325.61, 48,449.16 and 17,295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,325.61, 48,449.16 and 17,295.76 is: 25,922.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,325.61 : 48,449.16 = 17,295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,325.61/48,449.16 = 17,295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,325.61x = 48,449.16 × 17,295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,325.61x = 837,965,043.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,965,043.56/32,325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,922.64

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