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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,180.49, 44,409.87 and 18,033.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,180.49, 44,409.87 and 18,033.03 is: 24,886.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,180.49 : 44,409.87 = 18,033.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,180.49/44,409.87 = 18,033.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,180.49x = 44,409.87 × 18,033.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,180.49x = 800,844,518.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,844,518.01/32,180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,886.03

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