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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,119.88, 44,329.56 and 17,973.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,119.88, 44,329.56 and 17,973.50 is: 24,805.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,119.88 : 44,329.56 = 17,973.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,119.88/44,329.56 = 17,973.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,119.88x = 44,329.56 × 17,973.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,119.88x = 796,757,346.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,757,346.66/32,119.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,805.74

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