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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,178.87, 44,409.06 and 18,032.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,178.87, 44,409.06 and 18,032.63 is: 24,886.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,178.87 : 44,409.06 = 18,032.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,178.87/44,409.06 = 18,032.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,178.87x = 44,409.06 × 18,032.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,178.87x = 800,811,925.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,811,925.58/32,178.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,886.27

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