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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.72, 48,897.80 and 17,800.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.72, 48,897.80 and 17,800.06 is: 26,689.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.72 : 48,897.80 = 17,800.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.72/48,897.80 = 17,800.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.72x = 48,897.80 × 17,800.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.72x = 870,383,773.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,383,773.87/32,611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,689.29

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