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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,177.16, 44,406.24 and 18,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,177.16, 44,406.24 and 18,034.56 is: 24,888.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,177.16 : 44,406.24 = 18,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,177.16/44,406.24 = 18,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,177.16x = 44,406.24 × 18,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,177.16x = 800,846,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,846,999.65/32,177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,888.68

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