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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,320.72, 44,602.86 and 18,173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,320.72, 44,602.86 and 18,173.44 is: 25,079.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,320.72 : 44,602.86 = 18,173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,320.72/44,602.86 = 18,173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,320.72x = 44,602.86 × 18,173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,320.72x = 810,587,400.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,587,400.04/32,320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,079.50

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