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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,180.40, 44,410.56 and 18,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,180.40, 44,410.56 and 18,033.12 is: 24,886.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,180.40 : 44,410.56 = 18,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,180.40/44,410.56 = 18,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,180.40x = 44,410.56 × 18,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,180.40x = 800,860,957.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,860,957.75/32,180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,886.61

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