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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,126.81, 44,333.38 and 17,590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,126.81, 44,333.38 and 17,590.60 is: 24,274.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,126.81 : 44,333.38 = 17,590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,126.81/44,333.38 = 17,590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,126.81x = 44,333.38 × 17,590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,126.81x = 779,850,732.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,850,732.69/32,126.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,274.14

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