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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.62, 49,476.50 and 17,176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.62, 49,476.50 and 17,176.48 is: 25,778.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.62 : 49,476.50 = 17,176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.62/49,476.50 = 17,176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.62x = 49,476.50 × 17,176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.62x = 849,832,112.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,832,112.72/32,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,778.56

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