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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,906.52, 49,366.08 and 17,119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,906.52, 49,366.08 and 17,119.08 is: 25,681.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,906.52 : 49,366.08 = 17,119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,906.52/49,366.08 = 17,119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,906.52x = 49,366.08 × 17,119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,906.52x = 845,101,872.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,101,872.81/32,906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,681.90

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