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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,125.04, 44,332.60 and 17,978.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,125.04, 44,332.60 and 17,978.16 is: 24,809.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,125.04 : 44,332.60 = 17,978.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,125.04/44,332.60 = 17,978.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,125.04x = 44,332.60 × 17,978.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,125.04x = 797,018,576.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,018,576.02/32,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,809.89

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