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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.67, 44,865.57 and 18,171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.67, 44,865.57 and 18,171.84 is: 25,076.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.67 : 44,865.57 = 18,171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.67/44,865.57 = 18,171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.67x = 44,865.57 × 18,171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.67x = 815,289,959.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,289,959.55/32,511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,076.84

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