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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,383.11, 48,474.05 and 17,555.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,383.11, 48,474.05 and 17,555.25 is: 26,278.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,383.11 : 48,474.05 = 17,555.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,383.11/48,474.05 = 17,555.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,383.11x = 48,474.05 × 17,555.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,383.11x = 850,973,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,973,978.49/32,383.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,278.33

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