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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,127.95, 44,336.57 and 17,980.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,127.95, 44,336.57 and 17,980.79 is: 24,813.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,127.95 : 44,336.57 = 17,980.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,127.95/44,336.57 = 17,980.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,127.95x = 44,336.57 × 17,980.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,127.95x = 797,206,616.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,206,616.99/32,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,813.49

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