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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.36, 44,403.24 and 18,032.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.36, 44,403.24 and 18,032.44 is: 24,882.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.36 : 44,403.24 = 18,032.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.36/44,403.24 = 18,032.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.36x = 44,403.24 × 18,032.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.36x = 800,698,761.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,698,761.11/32,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,882.37

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