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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,125.05, 44,332.17 and 17,978.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,125.05, 44,332.17 and 17,978.01 is: 24,809.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,125.05 : 44,332.17 = 17,978.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,125.05/44,332.17 = 17,978.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,125.05x = 44,332.17 × 17,978.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,125.05x = 797,004,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,004,195.58/32,125.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,809.43

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