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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.76, 44,403.50 and 18,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.76, 44,403.50 and 18,029.88 is: 24,880.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.76 : 44,403.50 = 18,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.76/44,403.50 = 18,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.76x = 44,403.50 × 18,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.76x = 800,589,776.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,589,776.58/32,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,880.99

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