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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,174.69, 44,401.04 and 18,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,174.69, 44,401.04 and 18,027.64 is: 24,878.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,174.69 : 44,401.04 = 18,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,174.69/44,401.04 = 18,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,174.69x = 44,401.04 × 18,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,174.69x = 800,445,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,445,742.74/32,174.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,878.12

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