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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,378.76, 44,682.54 and 18,038.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,378.76, 44,682.54 and 18,038.75 is: 24,893.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,378.76 : 44,682.54 = 18,038.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,378.76/44,682.54 = 18,038.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,378.76x = 44,682.54 × 18,038.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,378.76x = 806,016,945.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,016,945.01/32,378.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.39

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