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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,072.13, 44,258.78 and 17,926.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,072.13, 44,258.78 and 17,926.29 is: 24,737.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,072.13 : 44,258.78 = 17,926.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,072.13/44,258.78 = 17,926.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,072.13x = 44,258.78 × 17,926.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,072.13x = 793,395,635.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,395,635.69/32,072.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,737.85

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