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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.87, 49,476.87 and 17,176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.87, 49,476.87 and 17,176.73 is: 25,778.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.87 : 49,476.87 = 17,176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.87/49,476.87 = 17,176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.87x = 49,476.87 × 17,176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.87x = 849,850,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,850,589.85/32,966.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,778.93

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