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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.56, 44,404.52 and 18,029.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.56, 44,404.52 and 18,029.08 is: 24,880.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.56 : 44,404.52 = 18,029.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.56/44,404.52 = 18,029.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.56x = 44,404.52 × 18,029.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.56x = 800,572,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,572,643.44/32,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,880.62

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