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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.46, 44,195.76 and 17,687.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.46, 44,195.76 and 17,687.43 is: 24,408.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.46 : 44,195.76 = 17,687.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.46/44,195.76 = 17,687.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.46x = 44,195.76 × 17,687.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.46x = 781,709,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,709,411.30/32,026.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.24

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