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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,175.08, 44,401.46 and 18,027.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,175.08, 44,401.46 and 18,027.56 is: 24,877.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,175.08 : 44,401.46 = 18,027.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,175.08/44,401.46 = 18,027.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,175.08x = 44,401.46 × 18,027.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,175.08x = 800,449,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,449,984.24/32,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,877.95

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