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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,604.93, 48,887.72 and 17,793.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,604.93, 48,887.72 and 17,793.27 is: 26,679.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,604.93 : 48,887.72 = 17,793.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,604.93/48,887.72 = 17,793.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,604.93x = 48,887.72 × 17,793.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,604.93x = 869,872,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,872,312.68/32,604.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,679.17

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