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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,129.01, 44,336.30 and 17,979.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,129.01, 44,336.30 and 17,979.12 is: 24,810.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,129.01 : 44,336.30 = 17,979.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,129.01/44,336.30 = 17,979.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,129.01x = 44,336.30 × 17,979.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,129.01x = 797,127,568.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,127,568.16/32,129.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,810.21

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