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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.08, 44,195.76 and 17,686.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.08, 44,195.76 and 17,686.80 is: 24,407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.08 : 44,195.76 = 17,686.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.08/44,195.76 = 17,686.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.08x = 44,195.76 × 17,686.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.08x = 781,681,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,681,567.97/32,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,407.66

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