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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.65, 48,465.72 and 17,510.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.65, 48,465.72 and 17,510.27 is: 26,247.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.65 : 48,465.72 = 17,510.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.65/48,465.72 = 17,510.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.65x = 48,465.72 × 17,510.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.65x = 848,647,600.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,647,600.62/32,332.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,247.39

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