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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,123.52, 44,330.40 and 17,976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,123.52, 44,330.40 and 17,976.24 is: 24,807.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,123.52 : 44,330.40 = 17,976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,123.52/44,330.40 = 17,976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,123.52x = 44,330.40 × 17,976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,123.52x = 796,893,909.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,893,909.70/32,123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,807.18

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