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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.26, 44,403.20 and 18,029.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.26, 44,403.20 and 18,029.21 is: 24,880.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.26 : 44,403.20 = 18,029.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.26/44,403.20 = 18,029.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.26x = 44,403.20 × 18,029.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.26x = 800,554,305.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,554,305.31/32,176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,880.28

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