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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,177.32, 44,404.66 and 18,030.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,177.32, 44,404.66 and 18,030.26 is: 24,881.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,177.32 : 44,404.66 = 18,030.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,177.32/44,404.66 = 18,030.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,177.32x = 44,404.66 × 18,030.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,177.32x = 800,627,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,627,565.01/32,177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,881.74

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