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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,173.52, 44,399.44 and 18,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,173.52, 44,399.44 and 18,026.44 is: 24,876.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,173.52 : 44,399.44 = 18,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,173.52/44,399.44 = 18,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,173.52x = 44,399.44 × 18,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,173.52x = 800,363,841.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,363,841.19/32,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,876.48

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