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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.64, 44,406.48 and 18,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.64, 44,406.48 and 18,030.80 is: 24,884.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.64 : 44,406.48 = 18,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.64/44,406.48 = 18,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.64x = 44,406.48 × 18,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.64x = 800,684,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,684,359.58/32,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,884.03

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