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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,475.62, 48,680.01 and 17,680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,475.62, 48,680.01 and 17,680.56 is: 26,502.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,475.62 : 48,680.01 = 17,680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,475.62/48,680.01 = 17,680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,475.62x = 48,680.01 × 17,680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,475.62x = 860,689,837.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,689,837.61/32,475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,502.65

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