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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.27, 44,398.82 and 18,561.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.27, 44,398.82 and 18,561.75 is: 25,616.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.27 : 44,398.82 = 18,561.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.27/44,398.82 = 18,561.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.27x = 44,398.82 × 18,561.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.27x = 824,119,797.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,119,797.14/32,171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,616.64

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