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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.39, 44,404.64 and 18,028.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.39, 44,404.64 and 18,028.75 is: 24,880.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.39 : 44,404.64 = 18,028.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.39/44,404.64 = 18,028.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.39x = 44,404.64 × 18,028.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.39x = 800,560,153.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,560,153.40/32,176.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,880.36

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