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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.13, 44,196.41 and 17,685.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.13, 44,196.41 and 17,685.93 is: 24,406.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.13 : 44,196.41 = 17,685.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.13/44,196.41 = 17,685.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.13x = 44,196.41 × 17,685.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.13x = 781,654,525.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,654,525.08/32,026.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,406.78

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