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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,422.68, 48,646.98 and 17,614.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,422.68, 48,646.98 and 17,614.26 is: 26,428.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,422.68 : 48,646.98 = 17,614.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,422.68/48,646.98 = 17,614.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,422.68x = 48,646.98 × 17,614.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,422.68x = 856,880,553.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,880,553.93/32,422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,428.43

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