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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,181.26, 44,410.14 and 18,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,181.26, 44,410.14 and 18,034.20 is: 24,887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,181.26 : 44,410.14 = 18,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,181.26/44,410.14 = 18,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,181.26x = 44,410.14 × 18,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,181.26x = 800,901,346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,901,346.79/32,181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,887.20

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