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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,126.64, 44,334.92 and 17,979.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,126.64, 44,334.92 and 17,979.68 is: 24,812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,126.64 : 44,334.92 = 17,979.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,126.64/44,334.92 = 17,979.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,126.64x = 44,334.92 × 17,979.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,126.64x = 797,127,674.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,127,674.43/32,126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,812.05

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