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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.98, 44,403.52 and 18,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.98, 44,403.52 and 18,747.40 is: 25,871.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.98 : 44,403.52 = 18,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.98/44,403.52 = 18,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.98x = 44,403.52 × 18,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.98x = 832,450,550.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,450,550.85/32,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,871.00

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