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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,321.92, 44,602.62 and 18,173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,321.92, 44,602.62 and 18,173.92 is: 25,079.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,321.92 : 44,602.62 = 18,173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,321.92/44,602.62 = 18,173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,321.92x = 44,602.62 × 18,173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,321.92x = 810,604,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,604,447.67/32,321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,079.09

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