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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,481.96, 48,689.34 and 17,686.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,481.96, 48,689.34 and 17,686.84 is: 26,511.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,481.96 : 48,689.34 = 17,686.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,481.96/48,689.34 = 17,686.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,481.96x = 48,689.34 × 17,686.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,481.96x = 861,160,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,160,566.29/32,481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,511.96

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