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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.82, 44,403.98 and 18,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.82, 44,403.98 and 18,029.76 is: 24,881.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.82 : 44,403.98 = 18,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.82/44,403.98 = 18,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.82x = 44,403.98 × 18,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.82x = 800,593,012.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,593,012.30/32,176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,881.05

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