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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,122.26, 44,327.52 and 17,975.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,122.26, 44,327.52 and 17,975.25 is: 24,805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,122.26 : 44,327.52 = 17,975.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,122.26/44,327.52 = 17,975.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,122.26x = 44,327.52 × 17,975.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,122.26x = 796,798,253.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,798,253.88/32,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,805.17

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