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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,571.74, 48,860.49 and 17,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,571.74, 48,860.49 and 17,774.30 is: 26,663.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,571.74 : 48,860.49 = 17,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,571.74/48,860.49 = 17,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,571.74x = 48,860.49 × 17,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,571.74x = 868,461,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,461,007.41/32,571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,663.02

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