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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,170.14, 44,396.01 and 18,022.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,170.14, 44,396.01 and 18,022.50 is: 24,871.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,170.14 : 44,396.01 = 18,022.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,170.14/44,396.01 = 18,022.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,170.14x = 44,396.01 × 18,022.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,170.14x = 800,127,090.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,127,090.23/32,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,871.73

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