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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,126.41, 44,330.53 and 17,785.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,126.41, 44,330.53 and 17,785.16 is: 24,541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,126.41 : 44,330.53 = 17,785.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,126.41/44,330.53 = 17,785.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,126.41x = 44,330.53 × 17,785.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,126.41x = 788,425,568.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,425,568.93/32,126.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,541.35

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