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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,182.35, 44,411.69 and 18,035.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,182.35, 44,411.69 and 18,035.19 is: 24,888.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,182.35 : 44,411.69 = 18,035.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,182.35/44,411.69 = 18,035.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,182.35x = 44,411.69 × 18,035.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,182.35x = 800,973,312.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,973,312.46/32,182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,888.59

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