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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.98, 48,868.17 and 17,794.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.98, 48,868.17 and 17,794.70 is: 26,668.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.98 : 48,868.17 = 17,794.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.98/48,868.17 = 17,794.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.98x = 48,868.17 × 17,794.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.98x = 869,594,424.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,594,424.70/32,607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,668.15

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