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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,647.82, 48,985.58 and 17,839.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,647.82, 48,985.58 and 17,839.44 is: 26,766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,647.82 : 48,985.58 = 17,839.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,647.82/48,985.58 = 17,839.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,647.82x = 48,985.58 × 17,839.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,647.82x = 873,875,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,875,315.28/32,647.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,766.73

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