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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,776.65, 49,179.42 and 17,190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,776.65, 49,179.42 and 17,190.63 is: 25,793.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,776.65 : 49,179.42 = 17,190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,776.65/49,179.42 = 17,190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,776.65x = 49,179.42 × 17,190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,776.65x = 845,425,212.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,425,212.83/32,776.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,793.52

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