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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.76, 48,556.14 and 17,586.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.76, 48,556.14 and 17,586.52 is: 26,379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.76 : 48,556.14 = 17,586.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.76/48,556.14 = 17,586.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.76x = 48,556.14 × 17,586.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.76x = 853,933,527.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,933,527.23/32,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,379.78

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