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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,260.61, 44,526.76 and 17,925.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,260.61, 44,526.76 and 17,925.37 is: 24,740.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,260.61 : 44,526.76 = 17,925.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,260.61/44,526.76 = 17,925.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,260.61x = 44,526.76 × 17,925.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,260.61x = 798,158,686.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,158,686.52/32,260.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.96

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