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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,122.61, 44,329.30 and 17,975.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,122.61, 44,329.30 and 17,975.42 is: 24,806.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,122.61 : 44,329.30 = 17,975.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,122.61/44,329.30 = 17,975.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,122.61x = 44,329.30 × 17,975.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,122.61x = 796,837,785.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,837,785.81/32,122.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,806.13

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