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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,120.15, 44,325.86 and 17,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,120.15, 44,325.86 and 17,973 is: 24,802.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,120.15 : 44,325.86 = 17,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,120.15/44,325.86 = 17,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,120.15x = 44,325.86 × 17,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,120.15x = 796,668,591.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,668,591.92/32,120.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,802.77

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