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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,073.38, 44,262.20 and 17,926.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,073.38, 44,262.20 and 17,926.25 is: 24,738.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,073.38 : 44,262.20 = 17,926.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,073.38/44,262.20 = 17,926.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,073.38x = 44,262.20 × 17,926.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,073.38x = 793,455,418.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,455,418.22/32,073.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,738.76

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