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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,369.76, 48,554.64 and 17,585.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,369.76, 48,554.64 and 17,585.52 is: 26,378.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,369.76 : 48,554.64 = 17,585.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,369.76/48,554.64 = 17,585.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,369.76x = 48,554.64 × 17,585.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,369.76x = 853,858,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,858,592.81/32,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,378.28

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