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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.52, 44,396.68 and 18,024.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.52, 44,396.68 and 18,024.44 is: 24,873.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.52 : 44,396.68 = 18,024.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.52/44,396.68 = 18,024.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.52x = 44,396.68 × 18,024.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.52x = 800,225,294.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,225,294.86/32,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,873.72

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