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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,369.53, 48,462.99 and 17,137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,369.53, 48,462.99 and 17,137.58 is: 25,658.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,369.53 : 48,462.99 = 17,137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,369.53/48,462.99 = 17,137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,369.53x = 48,462.99 × 17,137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,369.53x = 830,538,368.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,538,368.16/32,369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,658.03

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