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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,124.13, 44,331.35 and 17,976.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,124.13, 44,331.35 and 17,976.97 is: 24,808.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,124.13 : 44,331.35 = 17,976.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,124.13/44,331.35 = 17,976.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,124.13x = 44,331.35 × 17,976.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,124.13x = 796,943,415.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,943,415.66/32,124.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,808.25

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