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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,509.92, 44,863.14 and 18,170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,509.92, 44,863.14 and 18,170.10 is: 25,074.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,509.92 : 44,863.14 = 18,170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,509.92/44,863.14 = 18,170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,509.92x = 44,863.14 × 18,170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,509.92x = 815,167,740.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,167,740.11/32,509.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,074.43

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