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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.45, 47,997.72 and 17,979.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.45, 47,997.72 and 17,979.08 is: 26,959.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.45 : 47,997.72 = 17,979.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.45/47,997.72 = 17,979.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.45x = 47,997.72 × 17,979.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.45x = 862,954,607.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,954,607.71/32,009.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,959.37

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