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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,170.77, 44,396.10 and 18,023.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,170.77, 44,396.10 and 18,023.31 is: 24,872.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,170.77 : 44,396.10 = 18,023.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,170.77/44,396.10 = 18,023.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,170.77x = 44,396.10 × 18,023.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,170.77x = 800,164,673.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,164,673.09/32,170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,872.41

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