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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.97, 44,408.42 and 18,032.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.97, 44,408.42 and 18,032.82 is: 24,885.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.97 : 44,408.42 = 18,032.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.97/44,408.42 = 18,032.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.97x = 44,408.42 × 18,032.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.97x = 800,809,044.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,809,044.34/32,179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,885.33

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