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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,170.26, 44,394.89 and 18,023.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,170.26, 44,394.89 and 18,023.11 is: 24,871.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,170.26 : 44,394.89 = 18,023.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,170.26/44,394.89 = 18,023.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,170.26x = 44,394.89 × 18,023.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,170.26x = 800,133,784.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,133,784.81/32,170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,871.84

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