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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,120.52, 44,326.28 and 17,976.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,120.52, 44,326.28 and 17,976.08 is: 24,806.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,120.52 : 44,326.28 = 17,976.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,120.52/44,326.28 = 17,976.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,120.52x = 44,326.28 × 17,976.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,120.52x = 796,812,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,812,755.38/32,120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,806.97

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