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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,595.56, 48,893.34 and 17,009.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,595.56, 48,893.34 and 17,009.54 is: 25,514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,595.56 : 48,893.34 = 17,009.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,595.56/48,893.34 = 17,009.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,595.56x = 48,893.34 × 17,009.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,595.56x = 831,653,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,653,222.46/32,595.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,514.31

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