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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,125.20, 44,333.64 and 17,978.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,125.20, 44,333.64 and 17,978.46 is: 24,810.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,125.20 : 44,333.64 = 17,978.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,125.20/44,333.64 = 17,978.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,125.20x = 44,333.64 × 17,978.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,125.20x = 797,050,573.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,050,573.39/32,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,810.76

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