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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,124.51, 44,331.92 and 17,976.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,124.51, 44,331.92 and 17,976.27 is: 24,807.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,124.51 : 44,331.92 = 17,976.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,124.51/44,331.92 = 17,976.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,124.51x = 44,331.92 × 17,976.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,124.51x = 796,922,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,922,473.66/32,124.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,807.30

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