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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,126.28, 44,332.80 and 17,786.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,126.28, 44,332.80 and 17,786.65 is: 24,544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,126.28 : 44,332.80 = 17,786.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,126.28/44,332.80 = 17,786.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,126.28x = 44,332.80 × 17,786.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,126.28x = 788,531,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,531,997.12/32,126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.77

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