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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,178.60, 44,409.60 and 18,033.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,178.60, 44,409.60 and 18,033.84 is: 24,888.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,178.60 : 44,409.60 = 18,033.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,178.60/44,409.60 = 18,033.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,178.60x = 44,409.60 × 18,033.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,178.60x = 800,875,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,875,620.86/32,178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,888.45

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