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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,720.02, 49,094.61 and 17,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,720.02, 49,094.61 and 17,134 is: 25,708.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,720.02 : 49,094.61 = 17,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,720.02/49,094.61 = 17,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,720.02x = 49,094.61 × 17,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,720.02x = 841,187,047.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,187,047.74/32,720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,708.63

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