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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,180.32, 44,408.80 and 18,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,180.32, 44,408.80 and 18,033.26 is: 24,885.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,180.32 : 44,408.80 = 18,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,180.32/44,408.80 = 18,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,180.32x = 44,408.80 × 18,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,180.32x = 800,835,436.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,835,436.69/32,180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,885.88

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