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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,957.31, 49,453.40 and 17,975.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,957.31, 49,453.40 and 17,975.25 is: 26,972.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,957.31 : 49,453.40 = 17,975.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,957.31/49,453.40 = 17,975.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,957.31x = 49,453.40 × 17,975.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,957.31x = 888,937,228.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,937,228.35/32,957.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,972.38

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