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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,174.97, 44,400.63 and 18,028.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,174.97, 44,400.63 and 18,028.72 is: 24,879.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,174.97 : 44,400.63 = 18,028.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,174.97/44,400.63 = 18,028.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,174.97x = 44,400.63 × 18,028.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,174.97x = 800,486,526.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,486,526.09/32,174.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,879.17

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