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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,175.19, 44,401.73 and 18,028.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,175.19, 44,401.73 and 18,028.14 is: 24,878.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,175.19 : 44,401.73 = 18,028.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,175.19/44,401.73 = 18,028.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,175.19x = 44,401.73 × 18,028.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,175.19x = 800,480,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,480,604.68/32,175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,878.82

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