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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.61, 44,528.14 and 17,926.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.61, 44,528.14 and 17,926.37 is: 24,742.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.61 : 44,528.14 = 17,926.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.61/44,528.14 = 17,926.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.61x = 44,528.14 × 17,926.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.61x = 798,227,913.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,227,913.05/32,261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.35

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