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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,319.08, 44,599.55 and 17,978.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,319.08, 44,599.55 and 17,978.88 is: 24,810.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,319.08 : 44,599.55 = 17,978.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,319.08/44,599.55 = 17,978.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,319.08x = 44,599.55 × 17,978.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,319.08x = 801,849,867.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,849,867.61/32,319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,810.42

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