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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,368.53, 48,461.49 and 17,136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,368.53, 48,461.49 and 17,136.58 is: 25,656.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,368.53 : 48,461.49 = 17,136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,368.53/48,461.49 = 17,136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,368.53x = 48,461.49 × 17,136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,368.53x = 830,464,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,464,200.30/32,368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,656.53

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