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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,127.91, 44,332.60 and 17,786.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,127.91, 44,332.60 and 17,786.67 is: 24,543.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,127.91 : 44,332.60 = 17,786.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,127.91/44,332.60 = 17,786.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,127.91x = 44,332.60 × 17,786.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,127.91x = 788,529,326.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,529,326.44/32,127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,543.44

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