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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.80, 48,917.70 and 17,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.80, 48,917.70 and 17,034.20 is: 25,551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.80 : 48,917.70 = 17,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.80/48,917.70 = 17,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.80x = 48,917.70 × 17,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.80x = 833,273,885.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,273,885.34/32,611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,551.30

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