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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,073.72, 44,261.78 and 17,926.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,073.72, 44,261.78 and 17,926.55 is: 24,738.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,073.72 : 44,261.78 = 17,926.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,073.72/44,261.78 = 17,926.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,073.72x = 44,261.78 × 17,926.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,073.72x = 793,461,012.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,461,012.26/32,073.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,738.66

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