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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,174.76, 44,400.74 and 18,027.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,174.76, 44,400.74 and 18,027.88 is: 24,878.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,174.76 : 44,400.74 = 18,027.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,174.76/44,400.74 = 18,027.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,174.76x = 44,400.74 × 18,027.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,174.76x = 800,451,212.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,451,212.63/32,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,878.23

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