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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,182.80, 44,409.96 and 18,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,182.80, 44,409.96 and 18,034.80 is: 24,886.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,182.80 : 44,409.96 = 18,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,182.80/44,409.96 = 18,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,182.80x = 44,409.96 × 18,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,182.80x = 800,924,746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,924,746.61/32,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,886.73

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