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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,123.39, 44,332.31 and 17,977.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,123.39, 44,332.31 and 17,977.14 is: 24,809.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,123.39 : 44,332.31 = 17,977.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,123.39/44,332.31 = 17,977.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,123.39x = 44,332.31 × 17,977.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,123.39x = 796,968,188.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,968,188.34/32,123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,809.60

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