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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,181.30, 44,407.77 and 18,031.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,181.30, 44,407.77 and 18,031.41 is: 24,881.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,181.30 : 44,407.77 = 18,031.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,181.30/44,407.77 = 18,031.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,181.30x = 44,407.77 × 18,031.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,181.30x = 800,734,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,734,708.06/32,181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,881.99

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