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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,605.31, 48,907.97 and 17,019.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,605.31, 48,907.97 and 17,019.29 is: 25,528.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,605.31 : 48,907.97 = 17,019.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,605.31/48,907.97 = 17,019.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,605.31x = 48,907.97 × 17,019.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,605.31x = 832,378,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,378,924.74/32,605.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,528.94

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