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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.48, 44,527.97 and 17,926.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.48, 44,527.97 and 17,926.23 is: 24,742.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.48 : 44,527.97 = 17,926.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.48/44,527.97 = 17,926.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.48x = 44,527.97 × 17,926.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.48x = 798,218,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,218,542.02/32,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.16

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