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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,180.22, 44,411.55 and 18,036.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,180.22, 44,411.55 and 18,036.06 is: 24,891.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,180.22 : 44,411.55 = 18,036.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,180.22/44,411.55 = 18,036.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,180.22x = 44,411.55 × 18,036.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,180.22x = 801,009,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,009,380.49/32,180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,891.36

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