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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,125.98, 44,331.39 and 17,976.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,125.98, 44,331.39 and 17,976.90 is: 24,806.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,125.98 : 44,331.39 = 17,976.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,125.98/44,331.39 = 17,976.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,125.98x = 44,331.39 × 17,976.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,125.98x = 796,940,964.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,940,964.89/32,125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,806.74

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