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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,993.70, 49,490.55 and 17,247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,993.70, 49,490.55 and 17,247.30 is: 25,870.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,993.70 : 49,490.55 = 17,247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,993.70/49,490.55 = 17,247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,993.70x = 49,490.55 × 17,247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,993.70x = 853,578,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,578,363.02/32,993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,870.95

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