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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,516.52, 44,871.86 and 18,176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,516.52, 44,871.86 and 18,176.38 is: 25,082.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,516.52 : 44,871.86 = 18,176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,516.52/44,871.86 = 18,176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,516.52x = 44,871.86 × 18,176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,516.52x = 815,607,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,607,663.43/32,516.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,082.87

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