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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.88, 44,399.01 and 18,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.88, 44,399.01 and 18,029.28 is: 24,881.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.88 : 44,399.01 = 18,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.88/44,399.01 = 18,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.88x = 44,399.01 × 18,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.88x = 800,482,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,482,183.01/32,171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,881.42

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