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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.25, 44,525.87 and 17,926.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.25, 44,525.87 and 17,926.99 is: 24,738.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.25 : 44,525.87 = 17,926.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.25/44,525.87 = 17,926.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.25x = 44,525.87 × 17,926.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.25x = 798,214,692.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,214,692.51/32,266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,738.38

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