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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,126.91, 44,331.23 and 17,785.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,126.91, 44,331.23 and 17,785.67 is: 24,542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,126.91 : 44,331.23 = 17,785.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,126.91/44,331.23 = 17,785.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,126.91x = 44,331.23 × 17,785.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,126.91x = 788,460,316.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,460,316.89/32,126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,542.05

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