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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,170.05, 44,392.68 and 18,022.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,170.05, 44,392.68 and 18,022.59 is: 24,870.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,170.05 : 44,392.68 = 18,022.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,170.05/44,392.68 = 18,022.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,170.05x = 44,392.68 × 18,022.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,170.05x = 800,071,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,071,070.64/32,170.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,870.06

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