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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.49, 44,678.88 and 18,036.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.49, 44,678.88 and 18,036.30 is: 24,889.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.49 : 44,678.88 = 18,036.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.49/44,678.88 = 18,036.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.49x = 44,678.88 × 18,036.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.49x = 805,841,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,841,542.79/32,376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,889.72

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