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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,127.28, 44,334.18 and 17,787.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,127.28, 44,334.18 and 17,787.65 is: 24,546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,127.28 : 44,334.18 = 17,787.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,127.28/44,334.18 = 17,787.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,127.28x = 44,334.18 × 17,787.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,127.28x = 788,600,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,600,876.88/32,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,546.15

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