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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,122.17, 44,325.63 and 17,972.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,122.17, 44,325.63 and 17,972.28 is: 24,800.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,122.17 : 44,325.63 = 17,972.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,122.17/44,325.63 = 17,972.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,122.17x = 44,325.63 × 17,972.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,122.17x = 796,632,633.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,632,633.54/32,122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,800.09

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