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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,125.51, 44,333.30 and 17,977.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,125.51, 44,333.30 and 17,977.27 is: 24,808.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,125.51 : 44,333.30 = 17,977.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,125.51/44,333.30 = 17,977.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,125.51x = 44,333.30 × 17,977.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,125.51x = 796,991,704.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,991,704.09/32,125.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,808.69

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