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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,177.22, 44,407.41 and 18,033.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,177.22, 44,407.41 and 18,033.06 is: 24,887.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,177.22 : 44,407.41 = 18,033.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,177.22/44,407.41 = 18,033.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,177.22x = 44,407.41 × 18,033.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,177.22x = 800,801,488.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,801,488.97/32,177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,887.22

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