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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,319.72, 44,601.48 and 18,172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,319.72, 44,601.48 and 18,172.44 is: 25,078.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,319.72 : 44,601.48 = 18,172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,319.72/44,601.48 = 18,172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,319.72x = 44,601.48 × 18,172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,319.72x = 810,517,719.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,517,719.21/32,319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,078.12

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