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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,572.08, 48,845.66 and 17,773.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,572.08, 48,845.66 and 17,773.08 is: 26,652.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,572.08 : 48,845.66 = 17,773.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,572.08/48,845.66 = 17,773.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,572.08x = 48,845.66 × 17,773.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,572.08x = 868,137,733.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,137,733.97/32,572.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,652.82

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