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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,183.35, 44,413.07 and 18,036.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,183.35, 44,413.07 and 18,036.19 is: 24,889.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,183.35 : 44,413.07 = 18,036.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,183.35/44,413.07 = 18,036.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,183.35x = 44,413.07 × 18,036.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,183.35x = 801,042,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,042,569.00/32,183.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,889.97

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