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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,173.20, 44,377.20 and 26,205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,173.20, 44,377.20 and 26,205.12 is: 36,145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,173.20 : 44,377.20 = 26,205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,173.20/44,377.20 = 26,205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,173.20x = 44,377.20 × 26,205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,173.20x = 1,162,909,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,909,851.26/32,173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,145.30

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