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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,117.88, 44,326.62 and 17,971.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,117.88, 44,326.62 and 17,971.32 is: 24,802.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,117.88 : 44,326.62 = 17,971.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,117.88/44,326.62 = 17,971.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,117.88x = 44,326.62 × 17,971.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,117.88x = 796,607,872.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,607,872.54/32,117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,802.63

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