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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,320.08, 44,600.92 and 17,979.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,320.08, 44,600.92 and 17,979.88 is: 24,811.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,320.08 : 44,600.92 = 17,979.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,320.08/44,600.92 = 17,979.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,320.08x = 44,600.92 × 17,979.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,320.08x = 801,919,189.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,919,189.49/32,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,811.79

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