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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,175.72, 44,405.34 and 18,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,175.72, 44,405.34 and 18,031.56 is: 24,885.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,175.72 : 44,405.34 = 18,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,175.72/44,405.34 = 18,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,175.72x = 44,405.34 × 18,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,175.72x = 800,697,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,697,552.53/32,175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,885.15

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