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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,182.30, 44,409.15 and 18,032.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,182.30, 44,409.15 and 18,032.41 is: 24,883.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,182.30 : 44,409.15 = 18,032.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,182.30/44,409.15 = 18,032.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,182.30x = 44,409.15 × 18,032.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,182.30x = 800,804,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,804,000.55/32,182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,883.37

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