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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,082.26, 44,275.56 and 17,936.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,082.26, 44,275.56 and 17,936.16 is: 24,753.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,082.26 : 44,275.56 = 17,936.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,082.26/44,275.56 = 17,936.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,082.26x = 44,275.56 × 17,936.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,082.26x = 794,133,528.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,133,528.25/32,082.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,753.04

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