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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,120.61, 44,326.54 and 17,973.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,120.61, 44,326.54 and 17,973.42 is: 24,803.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,120.61 : 44,326.54 = 17,973.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,120.61/44,326.54 = 17,973.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,120.61x = 44,326.54 × 17,973.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,120.61x = 796,699,520.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,699,520.57/32,120.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,803.37

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