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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,646.81, 48,904.61 and 17,031.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,646.81, 48,904.61 and 17,031.63 is: 25,513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,646.81 : 48,904.61 = 17,031.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,646.81/48,904.61 = 17,031.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,646.81x = 48,904.61 × 17,031.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,646.81x = 832,925,384.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,925,384.92/32,646.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,513.22

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