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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,127.69, 44,336.21 and 17,980.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,127.69, 44,336.21 and 17,980.54 is: 24,813.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,127.69 : 44,336.21 = 17,980.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,127.69/44,336.21 = 17,980.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,127.69x = 44,336.21 × 17,980.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,127.69x = 797,188,780.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,188,780.91/32,127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,813.14

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