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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,123.17, 44,330.97 and 17,975.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,123.17, 44,330.97 and 17,975.98 is: 24,807.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,123.17 : 44,330.97 = 17,975.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,123.17/44,330.97 = 17,975.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,123.17x = 44,330.97 × 17,975.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,123.17x = 796,892,630.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,892,630.10/32,123.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,807.41

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