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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.20, 48,609.30 and 17,660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.20, 48,609.30 and 17,660.60 is: 26,490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.20 : 48,609.30 = 17,660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.20/48,609.30 = 17,660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.20x = 48,609.30 × 17,660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.20x = 858,469,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,469,403.58/32,406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,490.90

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