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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,809.68, 49,228.94 and 17,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,809.68, 49,228.94 and 17,223.68 is: 25,843.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,809.68 : 49,228.94 = 17,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,809.68/49,228.94 = 17,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,809.68x = 49,228.94 × 17,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,809.68x = 847,903,509.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,903,509.30/32,809.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,843.09

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