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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,173.76, 44,399.36 and 18,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,173.76, 44,399.36 and 18,026.88 is: 24,876.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,173.76 : 44,399.36 = 18,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,173.76/44,399.36 = 18,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,173.76x = 44,399.36 × 18,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,173.76x = 800,381,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,381,934.80/32,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,876.85

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