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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,127.06, 44,335.23 and 17,979.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,127.06, 44,335.23 and 17,979.87 is: 24,812.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,127.06 : 44,335.23 = 17,979.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,127.06/44,335.23 = 17,979.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,127.06x = 44,335.23 × 17,979.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,127.06x = 797,141,671.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,141,671.82/32,127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,812.16

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