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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,182.05, 44,408.81 and 18,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,182.05, 44,408.81 and 18,032.16 is: 24,883.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,182.05 : 44,408.81 = 18,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,182.05/44,408.81 = 18,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,182.05x = 44,408.81 × 18,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,182.05x = 800,786,677.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,786,677.17/32,182.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,883.02

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