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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,122.20, 44,329.68 and 17,974.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,122.20, 44,329.68 and 17,974.92 is: 24,805.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,122.20 : 44,329.68 = 17,974.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,122.20/44,329.68 = 17,974.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,122.20x = 44,329.68 × 17,974.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,122.20x = 796,822,451.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,822,451.63/32,122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,805.97

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