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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.67, 48,861.27 and 17,585.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.67, 48,861.27 and 17,585.49 is: 26,344.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.67 : 48,861.27 = 17,585.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.67/48,861.27 = 17,585.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.67x = 48,861.27 × 17,585.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.67x = 859,249,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,249,374.97/32,615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,344.68

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