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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,173.92, 44,399.88 and 18,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,173.92, 44,399.88 and 18,027 is: 24,877.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,173.92 : 44,399.88 = 18,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,173.92/44,399.88 = 18,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,173.92x = 44,399.88 × 18,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,173.92x = 800,396,636.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,396,636.76/32,173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,877.19

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