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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,127.51, 44,334.23 and 17,977.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,127.51, 44,334.23 and 17,977.62 is: 24,808.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,127.51 : 44,334.23 = 17,977.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,127.51/44,334.23 = 17,977.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,127.51x = 44,334.23 × 17,977.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,127.51x = 797,023,850.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,023,850.04/32,127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,808.14

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