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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,321.72, 44,604.24 and 18,174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,321.72, 44,604.24 and 18,174.44 is: 25,080.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,321.72 : 44,604.24 = 18,174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,321.72/44,604.24 = 18,174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,321.72x = 44,604.24 × 18,174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,321.72x = 810,657,083.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,657,083.63/32,321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,080.88

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