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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,118.96, 44,323.44 and 17,971.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,118.96, 44,323.44 and 17,971.68 is: 24,800.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,118.96 : 44,323.44 = 17,971.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,118.96/44,323.44 = 17,971.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,118.96x = 44,323.44 × 17,971.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,118.96x = 796,566,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,566,680.18/32,118.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,800.51

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