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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.52, 44,397.14 and 18,024.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.52, 44,397.14 and 18,024.06 is: 24,873.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.52 : 44,397.14 = 18,024.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.52/44,397.14 = 18,024.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.52x = 44,397.14 × 18,024.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.52x = 800,216,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,216,625.07/32,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,873.45

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