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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.72, 44,403.28 and 18,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.72, 44,403.28 and 18,029.52 is: 24,880.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.72 : 44,403.28 = 18,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.72/44,403.28 = 18,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.72x = 44,403.28 × 18,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.72x = 800,569,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,569,824.83/32,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,880.40

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