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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.09, 44,864.76 and 18,171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.09, 44,864.76 and 18,171.12 is: 25,075.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.09 : 44,864.76 = 18,171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.09/44,864.76 = 18,171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.09x = 44,864.76 × 18,171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.09x = 815,242,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,242,937.73/32,511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,075.84

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