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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,125.43, 44,333.19 and 17,978.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,125.43, 44,333.19 and 17,978.29 is: 24,810.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,125.43 : 44,333.19 = 17,978.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,125.43/44,333.19 = 17,978.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,125.43x = 44,333.19 × 17,978.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,125.43x = 797,034,835.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,034,835.61/32,125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,810.09

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