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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,121.46, 44,326.89 and 17,974.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,121.46, 44,326.89 and 17,974.18 is: 24,803.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,121.46 : 44,326.89 = 17,974.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,121.46/44,326.89 = 17,974.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,121.46x = 44,326.89 × 17,974.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,121.46x = 796,739,499.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,739,499.70/32,121.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,803.96

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