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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,177.76, 44,401.68 and 18,031.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,177.76, 44,401.68 and 18,031.92 is: 24,882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,177.76 : 44,401.68 = 18,031.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,177.76/44,401.68 = 18,031.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,177.76x = 44,401.68 × 18,031.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,177.76x = 800,647,541.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,647,541.63/32,177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,882.02

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