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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,416.76, 44,738.98 and 18,078.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,416.76, 44,738.98 and 18,078.93 is: 24,951.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,416.76 : 44,738.98 = 18,078.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,416.76/44,738.98 = 18,078.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,416.76x = 44,738.98 × 18,078.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,416.76x = 808,832,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,832,842.49/32,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,951.07

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