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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.32, 44,407.42 and 18,032.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.32, 44,407.42 and 18,032.26 is: 24,884.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.32 : 44,407.42 = 18,032.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.32/44,407.42 = 18,032.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.32x = 44,407.42 × 18,032.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.32x = 800,766,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,766,143.37/32,179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,884.50

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