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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,178.18, 44,407.09 and 18,030.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,178.18, 44,407.09 and 18,030.50 is: 24,882.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,178.18 : 44,407.09 = 18,030.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,178.18/44,407.09 = 18,030.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,178.18x = 44,407.09 × 18,030.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,178.18x = 800,682,036.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,682,036.25/32,178.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,882.76

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