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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,172.08, 44,397.32 and 18,024.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,172.08, 44,397.32 and 18,024.56 is: 24,873.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,172.08 : 44,397.32 = 18,024.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,172.08/44,397.32 = 18,024.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,172.08x = 44,397.32 × 18,024.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,172.08x = 800,242,158.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,242,158.18/32,172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,873.81

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