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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,123.30, 44,331.39 and 17,975.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,123.30, 44,331.39 and 17,975.84 is: 24,807.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,123.30 : 44,331.39 = 17,975.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,123.30/44,331.39 = 17,975.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,123.30x = 44,331.39 × 17,975.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,123.30x = 796,893,973.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,893,973.62/32,123.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,807.35

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