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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.63, 44,395.91 and 18,027.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.63, 44,395.91 and 18,027.03 is: 24,878.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.63 : 44,395.91 = 18,027.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.63/44,395.91 = 18,027.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.63x = 44,395.91 × 18,027.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.63x = 800,326,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,326,401.45/32,169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,878.32

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