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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,127.76, 44,334.57 and 17,977.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,127.76, 44,334.57 and 17,977.87 is: 24,808.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,127.76 : 44,334.57 = 17,977.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,127.76/44,334.57 = 17,977.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,127.76x = 44,334.57 × 17,977.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,127.76x = 797,041,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,041,135.97/32,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,808.49

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