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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,178.32, 44,406.04 and 18,031.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,178.32, 44,406.04 and 18,031.26 is: 24,883.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,178.32 : 44,406.04 = 18,031.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,178.32/44,406.04 = 18,031.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,178.32x = 44,406.04 × 18,031.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,178.32x = 800,696,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,696,852.81/32,178.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,883.12

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