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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,656.81, 48,919.59 and 17,041.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,656.81, 48,919.59 and 17,041.63 is: 25,528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,656.81 : 48,919.59 = 17,041.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,656.81/48,919.59 = 17,041.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,656.81x = 48,919.59 × 17,041.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,656.81x = 833,669,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,669,552.53/32,656.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,528.20

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