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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,073.64, 44,262.54 and 17,926.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,073.64, 44,262.54 and 17,926.51 is: 24,739.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,073.64 : 44,262.54 = 17,926.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,073.64/44,262.54 = 17,926.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,073.64x = 44,262.54 × 17,926.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,073.64x = 793,472,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,472,865.94/32,073.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,739.10

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