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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,173.97, 44,399.25 and 18,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,173.97, 44,399.25 and 18,027.72 is: 24,877.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,173.97 : 44,399.25 = 18,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,173.97/44,399.25 = 18,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,173.97x = 44,399.25 × 18,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,173.97x = 800,417,247.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,417,247.21/32,173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,877.79

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