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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,174.73, 44,400.27 and 18,028.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,174.73, 44,400.27 and 18,028.47 is: 24,878.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,174.73 : 44,400.27 = 18,028.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,174.73/44,400.27 = 18,028.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,174.73x = 44,400.27 × 18,028.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,174.73x = 800,468,935.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,468,935.69/32,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,878.81

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