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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,909.70, 49,364.55 and 17,163.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,909.70, 49,364.55 and 17,163.30 is: 25,744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,909.70 : 49,364.55 = 17,163.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,909.70/49,364.55 = 17,163.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,909.70x = 49,364.55 × 17,163.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,909.70x = 847,258,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,258,581.02/32,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,744.95

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