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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,317.24, 44,597.58 and 18,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,317.24, 44,597.58 and 18,170.20 is: 25,074.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,317.24 : 44,597.58 = 18,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,317.24/44,597.58 = 18,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,317.24x = 44,597.58 × 18,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,317.24x = 810,346,948.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,346,948.12/32,317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,074.76

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