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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,623.56, 48,906.18 and 17,037.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,623.56, 48,906.18 and 17,037.54 is: 25,541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,623.56 : 48,906.18 = 17,037.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,623.56/48,906.18 = 17,037.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,623.56x = 48,906.18 × 17,037.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,623.56x = 833,240,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,240,998.00/32,623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,541.08

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