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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,126.43, 44,334.57 and 17,979.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,126.43, 44,334.57 and 17,979.29 is: 24,811.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,126.43 : 44,334.57 = 17,979.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,126.43/44,334.57 = 17,979.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,126.43x = 44,334.57 × 17,979.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,126.43x = 797,104,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,104,091.06/32,126.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,811.47

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