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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,173.76, 44,402.28 and 18,027.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,173.76, 44,402.28 and 18,027.92 is: 24,879.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,173.76 : 44,402.28 = 18,027.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,173.76/44,402.28 = 18,027.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,173.76x = 44,402.28 × 18,027.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,173.76x = 800,480,751.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,480,751.66/32,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,879.93

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