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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,170.13, 44,396.60 and 18,027.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,170.13, 44,396.60 and 18,027.53 is: 24,879.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,170.13 : 44,396.60 = 18,027.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,170.13/44,396.60 = 18,027.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,170.13x = 44,396.60 × 18,027.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,170.13x = 800,360,726.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,360,726.28/32,170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,879.01

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