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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,126.06, 44,332.34 and 17,589.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,126.06, 44,332.34 and 17,589.86 is: 24,273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,126.06 : 44,332.34 = 17,589.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,126.06/44,332.34 = 17,589.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,126.06x = 44,332.34 × 17,589.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,126.06x = 779,799,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,799,560.18/32,126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,273.11

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