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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,127.38, 44,335.83 and 17,980.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,127.38, 44,335.83 and 17,980.23 is: 24,812.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,127.38 : 44,335.83 = 17,980.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,127.38/44,335.83 = 17,980.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,127.38x = 44,335.83 × 17,980.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,127.38x = 797,168,420.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,168,420.64/32,127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,812.74

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