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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,073.28, 44,262.50 and 17,926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,073.28, 44,262.50 and 17,926.13 is: 24,738.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,073.28 : 44,262.50 = 17,926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,073.28/44,262.50 = 17,926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,073.28x = 44,262.50 × 17,926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,073.28x = 793,455,329.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,455,329.13/32,073.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,738.83

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