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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.98, 44,528.64 and 17,926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.98, 44,528.64 and 17,926.74 is: 24,742.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.98 : 44,528.64 = 17,926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.98/44,528.64 = 17,926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.98x = 44,528.64 × 17,926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.98x = 798,253,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,253,351.83/32,261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.85

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