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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,317.20, 44,597.74 and 18,170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,317.20, 44,597.74 and 18,170.05 is: 25,074.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,317.20 : 44,597.74 = 18,170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,317.20/44,597.74 = 18,170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,317.20x = 44,597.74 × 18,170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,317.20x = 810,343,165.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,343,165.69/32,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,074.67

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