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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,123.63, 44,330.67 and 17,979.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,123.63, 44,330.67 and 17,979.81 is: 24,812.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,123.63 : 44,330.67 = 17,979.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,123.63/44,330.67 = 17,979.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,123.63x = 44,330.67 × 17,979.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,123.63x = 797,057,023.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,057,023.77/32,123.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,812.18

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