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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.26, 44,403.24 and 18,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.26, 44,403.24 and 18,029.20 is: 24,880.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.26 : 44,403.24 = 18,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.26/44,403.24 = 18,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.26x = 44,403.24 × 18,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.26x = 800,554,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,554,894.61/32,176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,880.30

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