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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,126.08, 44,347.89 and 24,170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,126.08, 44,347.89 and 24,170.26 is: 33,365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,126.08 : 44,347.89 = 24,170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,126.08/44,347.89 = 24,170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,126.08x = 44,347.89 × 24,170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,126.08x = 1,071,900,031.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,900,031.75/32,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,365.42

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