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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,175.30, 44,401.92 and 18,028.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,175.30, 44,401.92 and 18,028.26 is: 24,879.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,175.30 : 44,401.92 = 18,028.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,175.30/44,401.92 = 18,028.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,175.30x = 44,401.92 × 18,028.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,175.30x = 800,489,358.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,489,358.26/32,175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,879.00

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