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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.07, 44,402.94 and 18,029.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.07, 44,402.94 and 18,029.01 is: 24,880.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.07 : 44,402.94 = 18,029.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.07/44,402.94 = 18,029.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.07x = 44,402.94 × 18,029.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.07x = 800,541,049.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,541,049.29/32,176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,880.02

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