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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,904.18, 49,360.58 and 17,322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,904.18, 49,360.58 and 17,322.66 is: 25,986.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,904.18 : 49,360.58 = 17,322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,904.18/49,360.58 = 17,322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,904.18x = 49,360.58 × 17,322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,904.18x = 855,056,544.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,056,544.74/32,904.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,986.26

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