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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,178.97, 44,407.04 and 18,031.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,178.97, 44,407.04 and 18,031.82 is: 24,883.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,178.97 : 44,407.04 = 18,031.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,178.97/44,407.04 = 18,031.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,178.97x = 44,407.04 × 18,031.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,178.97x = 800,739,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,739,439.82/32,178.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,883.94

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