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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.44, 44,403.46 and 18,029.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.44, 44,403.46 and 18,029.39 is: 24,880.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.44 : 44,403.46 = 18,029.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.44/44,403.46 = 18,029.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.44x = 44,403.46 × 18,029.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.44x = 800,567,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,567,030.60/32,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,880.53

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