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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.14, 44,404.86 and 18,033.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.14, 44,404.86 and 18,033.54 is: 24,887.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.14 : 44,404.86 = 18,033.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.14/44,404.86 = 18,033.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.14x = 44,404.86 × 18,033.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.14x = 800,776,819.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,776,819.00/32,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,887.29

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