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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.70, 44,403.80 and 18,029.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.70, 44,403.80 and 18,029.64 is: 24,880.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.70 : 44,403.80 = 18,029.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.70/44,403.80 = 18,029.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.70x = 44,403.80 × 18,029.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.70x = 800,584,528.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,584,528.63/32,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,880.88

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