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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,177.26, 44,404.57 and 18,030.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,177.26, 44,404.57 and 18,030.21 is: 24,881.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,177.26 : 44,404.57 = 18,030.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,177.26/44,404.57 = 18,030.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,177.26x = 44,404.57 × 18,030.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,177.26x = 800,623,722.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,623,722.06/32,177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,881.66

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