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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.46, 48,984.51 and 17,887.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.46, 48,984.51 and 17,887.34 is: 26,818.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.46 : 48,984.51 = 17,887.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.46/48,984.51 = 17,887.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.46x = 48,984.51 × 17,887.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.46x = 876,202,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,202,585.10/32,671.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,818.59

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