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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,991.84, 49,457.70 and 17,178.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,991.84, 49,457.70 and 17,178.26 is: 25,751.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,991.84 : 49,457.70 = 17,178.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,991.84/49,457.70 = 17,178.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,991.84x = 49,457.70 × 17,178.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,991.84x = 849,596,982.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,596,982.31/32,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,751.73

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