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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,127.03, 44,335.89 and 17,979.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,127.03, 44,335.89 and 17,979.84 is: 24,812.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,127.03 : 44,335.89 = 17,979.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,127.03/44,335.89 = 17,979.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,127.03x = 44,335.89 × 17,979.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,127.03x = 797,152,208.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,152,208.46/32,127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,812.51

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