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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,707.44, 49,091.96 and 17,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,707.44, 49,091.96 and 17,136 is: 25,720.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,707.44 : 49,091.96 = 17,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,707.44/49,091.96 = 17,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,707.44x = 49,091.96 × 17,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,707.44x = 841,239,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,239,826.56/32,707.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,720.14

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