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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,181.22, 44,412.93 and 18,037.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,181.22, 44,412.93 and 18,037.06 is: 24,892.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,181.22 : 44,412.93 = 18,037.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,181.22/44,412.93 = 18,037.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,181.22x = 44,412.93 × 18,037.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,181.22x = 801,078,683.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,078,683.19/32,181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,892.74

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