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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,181.65, 44,405.89 and 18,382.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,181.65, 44,405.89 and 18,382.97 is: 25,365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,181.65 : 44,405.89 = 18,382.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,181.65/44,405.89 = 18,382.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,181.65x = 44,405.89 × 18,382.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,181.65x = 816,312,143.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,312,143.69/32,181.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,365.76

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