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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,121.12, 44,327.76 and 17,973.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,121.12, 44,327.76 and 17,973.84 is: 24,804.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,121.12 : 44,327.76 = 17,973.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,121.12/44,327.76 = 17,973.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,121.12x = 44,327.76 × 17,973.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,121.12x = 796,740,065.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,740,065.80/32,121.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,804.24

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