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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.43, 44,408.82 and 18,031.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.43, 44,408.82 and 18,031.75 is: 24,884.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.43 : 44,408.82 = 18,031.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.43/44,408.82 = 18,031.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.43x = 44,408.82 × 18,031.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.43x = 800,768,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,768,740.04/32,179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,884.49

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