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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,173.65, 44,399.48 and 18,026.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,173.65, 44,399.48 and 18,026.46 is: 24,876.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,173.65 : 44,399.48 = 18,026.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,173.65/44,399.48 = 18,026.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,173.65x = 44,399.48 × 18,026.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,173.65x = 800,365,360.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,365,360.11/32,173.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,876.42

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