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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,181.53, 44,410.41 and 18,034.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,181.53, 44,410.41 and 18,034.36 is: 24,887.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,181.53 : 44,410.41 = 18,034.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,181.53/44,410.41 = 18,034.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,181.53x = 44,410.41 × 18,034.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,181.53x = 800,913,210.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,913,210.66/32,181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,887.36

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