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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,510.67, 44,864.19 and 18,170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,510.67, 44,864.19 and 18,170.84 is: 25,075.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,510.67 : 44,864.19 = 18,170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,510.67/44,864.19 = 18,170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,510.67x = 44,864.19 × 18,170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,510.67x = 815,219,793.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,219,793.90/32,510.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,075.45

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