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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,175.69, 44,402.42 and 18,028.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,175.69, 44,402.42 and 18,028.64 is: 24,879.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,175.69 : 44,402.42 = 18,028.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,175.69/44,402.42 = 18,028.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,175.69x = 44,402.42 × 18,028.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,175.69x = 800,515,245.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,515,245.31/32,175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,879.51

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