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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,622.86, 48,915.53 and 17,406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,622.86, 48,915.53 and 17,406.74 is: 26,100.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,622.86 : 48,915.53 = 17,406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,622.86/48,915.53 = 17,406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,622.86x = 48,915.53 × 17,406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,622.86x = 851,459,825.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,459,825.64/32,622.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,100.10

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