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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.23, 44,417.01 and 26,217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.23, 44,417.01 and 26,217.13 is: 36,196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.23 : 44,417.01 = 26,217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.23/44,417.01 = 26,217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.23x = 44,417.01 × 26,217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.23x = 1,164,486,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,486,525.38/32,171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,196.52

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