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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,178.16, 44,407.62 and 18,035.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,178.16, 44,407.62 and 18,035.56 is: 24,890.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,178.16 : 44,407.62 = 18,035.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,178.16/44,407.62 = 18,035.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,178.16x = 44,407.62 × 18,035.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,178.16x = 800,916,294.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,916,294.97/32,178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,890.06

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