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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.54, 48,687.45 and 17,664.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.54, 48,687.45 and 17,664.10 is: 26,495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.54 : 48,687.45 = 17,664.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.54/48,687.45 = 17,664.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.54x = 48,687.45 × 17,664.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.54x = 860,019,985.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,019,985.55/32,458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,495.95

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