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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,317.74, 44,598.21 and 18,170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,317.74, 44,598.21 and 18,170.64 is: 25,075.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,317.74 : 44,598.21 = 18,170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,317.74/44,598.21 = 18,170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,317.74x = 44,598.21 × 18,170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,317.74x = 810,378,018.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,378,018.55/32,317.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,075.33

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