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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,178.93, 44,408.13 and 18,031.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,178.93, 44,408.13 and 18,031.25 is: 24,883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,178.93 : 44,408.13 = 18,031.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,178.93/44,408.13 = 18,031.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,178.93x = 44,408.13 × 18,031.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,178.93x = 800,734,094.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,734,094.06/32,178.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,883.80

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