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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958.34, 49,415.55 and 17,124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958.34, 49,415.55 and 17,124.46 is: 25,675.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958.34 : 49,415.55 = 17,124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958.34/49,415.55 = 17,124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958.34x = 49,415.55 × 17,124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958.34x = 846,214,609.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,214,609.35/32,958.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,675.28

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