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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.76, 44,392.88 and 18,022.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.76, 44,392.88 and 18,022.32 is: 24,868.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.76 : 44,392.88 = 18,022.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.76/44,392.88 = 18,022.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.76x = 44,392.88 × 18,022.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.76x = 800,062,689.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,062,689.08/32,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,868.48

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