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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,320.74, 44,602.41 and 18,173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,320.74, 44,602.41 and 18,173.70 is: 25,079.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,320.74 : 44,602.41 = 18,173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,320.74/44,602.41 = 18,173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,320.74x = 44,602.41 × 18,173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,320.74x = 810,590,818.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,590,818.62/32,320.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,079.59

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