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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,173.14, 44,400.72 and 18,030.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,173.14, 44,400.72 and 18,030.54 is: 24,883.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,173.14 : 44,400.72 = 18,030.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,173.14/44,400.72 = 18,030.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,173.14x = 44,400.72 × 18,030.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,173.14x = 800,568,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,568,957.99/32,173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,883.15

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