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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,178.01, 44,405.58 and 18,030.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,178.01, 44,405.58 and 18,030.86 is: 24,882.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,178.01 : 44,405.58 = 18,030.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,178.01/44,405.58 = 18,030.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,178.01x = 44,405.58 × 18,030.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,178.01x = 800,670,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,670,796.20/32,178.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,882.55

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