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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,127.18, 44,335.05 and 17,785.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,127.18, 44,335.05 and 17,785.64 is: 24,543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,127.18 : 44,335.05 = 17,785.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,127.18/44,335.05 = 17,785.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,127.18x = 44,335.05 × 17,785.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,127.18x = 788,527,017.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,527,017.01/32,127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,543.92

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