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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,121.88, 44,328.26 and 17,975.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,121.88, 44,328.26 and 17,975.10 is: 24,805.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,121.88 : 44,328.26 = 17,975.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,121.88/44,328.26 = 17,975.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,121.88x = 44,328.26 × 17,975.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,121.88x = 796,804,906.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,804,906.33/32,121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,805.67

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