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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.42, 44,865.21 and 18,171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.42, 44,865.21 and 18,171.60 is: 25,076.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.42 : 44,865.21 = 18,171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.42/44,865.21 = 18,171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.42x = 44,865.21 × 18,171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.42x = 815,272,650.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,272,650.04/32,511.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,076.50

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