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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,181.30, 44,410.32 and 18,034.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,181.30, 44,410.32 and 18,034.29 is: 24,887.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,181.30 : 44,410.32 = 18,034.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,181.30/44,410.32 = 18,034.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,181.30x = 44,410.32 × 18,034.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,181.30x = 800,908,589.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,908,589.87/32,181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,887.39

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