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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,118.31, 44,324.46 and 17,971.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,118.31, 44,324.46 and 17,971.26 is: 24,801.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,118.31 : 44,324.46 = 17,971.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,118.31/44,324.46 = 17,971.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,118.31x = 44,324.46 × 17,971.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,118.31x = 796,566,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,566,395.02/32,118.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,801.01

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