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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,126.68, 44,334.50 and 17,979.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,126.68, 44,334.50 and 17,979.63 is: 24,811.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,126.68 : 44,334.50 = 17,979.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,126.68/44,334.50 = 17,979.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,126.68x = 44,334.50 × 17,979.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,126.68x = 797,117,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,117,906.24/32,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,811.71

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