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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,177.56, 44,405.90 and 18,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,177.56, 44,405.90 and 18,030.08 is: 24,882.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,177.56 : 44,405.90 = 18,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,177.56/44,405.90 = 18,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,177.56x = 44,405.90 × 18,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,177.56x = 800,641,929.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,641,929.47/32,177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,882.00

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