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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,457.54, 48,685.95 and 17,663.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,457.54, 48,685.95 and 17,663.10 is: 26,494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,457.54 : 48,685.95 = 17,663.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,457.54/48,685.95 = 17,663.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,457.54x = 48,685.95 × 17,663.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,457.54x = 859,944,803.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,944,803.45/32,457.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,494.45

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