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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.41, 48,611.70 and 17,710.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.41, 48,611.70 and 17,710.41 is: 26,565.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.41 : 48,611.70 = 17,710.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.41/48,611.70 = 17,710.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.41x = 48,611.70 × 17,710.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.41x = 860,933,049.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,933,049.24/32,408.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,565.11

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