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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,604.81, 48,907.22 and 17,018.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,604.81, 48,907.22 and 17,018.79 is: 25,528.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,604.81 : 48,907.22 = 17,018.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,604.81/48,907.22 = 17,018.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,604.81x = 48,907.22 × 17,018.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,604.81x = 832,341,621.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,341,621.57/32,604.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,528.19

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