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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,125.52, 44,333.16 and 17,978.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,125.52, 44,333.16 and 17,978.24 is: 24,809.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,125.52 : 44,333.16 = 17,978.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,125.52/44,333.16 = 17,978.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,125.52x = 44,333.16 × 17,978.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,125.52x = 797,032,190.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,032,190.44/32,125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,809.94

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