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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.01, 44,678.76 and 18,036.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.01, 44,678.76 and 18,036.01 is: 24,889.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.01 : 44,678.76 = 18,036.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.01/44,678.76 = 18,036.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.01x = 44,678.76 × 18,036.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.01x = 805,826,562.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,826,562.15/32,376.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,889.62

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