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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,173.58, 44,395.34 and 18,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,173.58, 44,395.34 and 18,029 is: 24,877.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,173.58 : 44,395.34 = 18,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,173.58/44,395.34 = 18,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,173.58x = 44,395.34 × 18,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,173.58x = 800,403,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,403,584.86/32,173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,877.67

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