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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,126.73, 44,334.17 and 17,785.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,126.73, 44,334.17 and 17,785.71 is: 24,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,126.73 : 44,334.17 = 17,785.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,126.73/44,334.17 = 17,785.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,126.73x = 44,334.17 × 17,785.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,126.73x = 788,514,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,514,668.48/32,126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,543.88

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