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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,448.31, 44,778.58 and 18,107.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,448.31, 44,778.58 and 18,107.99 is: 24,988.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,448.31 : 44,778.58 = 18,107.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,448.31/44,778.58 = 18,107.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,448.31x = 44,778.58 × 18,107.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,448.31x = 810,850,078.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,850,078.85/32,448.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,988.98

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