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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.36, 44,396.42 and 18,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.36, 44,396.42 and 18,024.20 is: 24,873.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.36 : 44,396.42 = 18,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.36/44,396.42 = 18,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.36x = 44,396.42 × 18,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.36x = 800,209,953.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,209,953.36/32,171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,873.36

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