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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,795.72, 49,219.80 and 17,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,795.72, 49,219.80 and 17,005.24 is: 25,521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,795.72 : 49,219.80 = 17,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,795.72/49,219.80 = 17,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,795.72x = 49,219.80 × 17,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,795.72x = 836,994,511.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,994,511.75/32,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,521.46

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