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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,073.41, 44,260.36 and 17,926.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,073.41, 44,260.36 and 17,926.22 is: 24,737.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,073.41 : 44,260.36 = 17,926.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,073.41/44,260.36 = 17,926.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,073.41x = 44,260.36 × 17,926.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,073.41x = 793,421,016.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,421,016.47/32,073.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,737.66

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