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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,122.13, 44,328.60 and 17,978.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,122.13, 44,328.60 and 17,978.31 is: 24,810.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,122.13 : 44,328.60 = 17,978.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,122.13/44,328.60 = 17,978.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,122.13x = 44,328.60 × 17,978.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,122.13x = 796,953,312.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,953,312.67/32,122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,810.11

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