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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,122.17, 44,329.59 and 17,974.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,122.17, 44,329.59 and 17,974.98 is: 24,806.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,122.17 : 44,329.59 = 17,974.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,122.17/44,329.59 = 17,974.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,122.17x = 44,329.59 × 17,974.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,122.17x = 796,823,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,823,493.66/32,122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,806.03

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