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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,125.01, 44,332.61 and 17,976.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,125.01, 44,332.61 and 17,976.77 is: 24,807.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,125.01 : 44,332.61 = 17,976.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,125.01/44,332.61 = 17,976.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,125.01x = 44,332.61 × 17,976.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,125.01x = 796,957,043.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,957,043.59/32,125.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,807.99

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