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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,178.22, 44,408.79 and 18,034.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,178.22, 44,408.79 and 18,034.06 is: 24,888.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,178.22 : 44,408.79 = 18,034.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,178.22/44,408.79 = 18,034.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,178.22x = 44,408.79 × 18,034.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,178.22x = 800,870,783.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,870,783.39/32,178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,888.60

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