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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,126.08, 44,337.36 and 17,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,126.08, 44,337.36 and 17,982.40 is: 24,817.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,126.08 : 44,337.36 = 17,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,126.08/44,337.36 = 17,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,126.08x = 44,337.36 × 17,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,126.08x = 797,292,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,292,142.46/32,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,817.60

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