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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.19, 44,195.90 and 17,686.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.19, 44,195.90 and 17,686.89 is: 24,407.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.19 : 44,195.90 = 17,686.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.19/44,195.90 = 17,686.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.19x = 44,195.90 × 17,686.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.19x = 781,687,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,687,933.32/32,026.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,407.78

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