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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,689.47, 48,988.83 and 17,075.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,689.47, 48,988.83 and 17,075.91 is: 25,590.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,689.47 : 48,988.83 = 17,075.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,689.47/48,988.83 = 17,075.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,689.47x = 48,988.83 × 17,075.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,689.47x = 836,528,852.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,528,852.09/32,689.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,590.16

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