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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,127.64, 44,336.30 and 17,980.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,127.64, 44,336.30 and 17,980.68 is: 24,813.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,127.64 : 44,336.30 = 17,980.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,127.64/44,336.30 = 17,980.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,127.64x = 44,336.30 × 17,980.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,127.64x = 797,196,822.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,196,822.68/32,127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,813.43

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