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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,181.36, 44,406 and 18,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,181.36, 44,406 and 18,034.44 is: 24,885.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,181.36 : 44,406 = 18,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,181.36/44,406 = 18,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,181.36x = 44,406 × 18,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,181.36x = 800,837,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,837,342.64/32,181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,885.13

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