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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,178.76, 44,403.06 and 18,032.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,178.76, 44,403.06 and 18,032.92 is: 24,883.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,178.76 : 44,403.06 = 18,032.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,178.76/44,403.06 = 18,032.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,178.76x = 44,403.06 × 18,032.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,178.76x = 800,716,828.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,716,828.74/32,178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,883.40

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