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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.82, 44,397.07 and 18,024.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.82, 44,397.07 and 18,024.76 is: 24,874.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.82 : 44,397.07 = 18,024.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.82/44,397.07 = 18,024.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.82x = 44,397.07 × 18,024.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.82x = 800,246,531.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,246,531.45/32,171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,874.15

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