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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,119.88, 44,325.50 and 17,973.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,119.88, 44,325.50 and 17,973.09 is: 24,802.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,119.88 : 44,325.50 = 17,973.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,119.88/44,325.50 = 17,973.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,119.88x = 44,325.50 × 17,973.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,119.88x = 796,666,110.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,666,110.93/32,119.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,802.90

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