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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,126.56, 44,334.74 and 17,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,126.56, 44,334.74 and 17,979.40 is: 24,811.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,126.56 : 44,334.74 = 17,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,126.56/44,334.74 = 17,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,126.56x = 44,334.74 × 17,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,126.56x = 797,112,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,112,124.72/32,126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,811.63

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