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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,391.23, 48,545.97 and 17,361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,391.23, 48,545.97 and 17,361.07 is: 26,019.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,391.23 : 48,545.97 = 17,361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,391.23/48,545.97 = 17,361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,391.23x = 48,545.97 × 17,361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,391.23x = 842,809,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,809,796.92/32,391.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,019.70

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