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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,183.36, 44,408.76 and 18,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,183.36, 44,408.76 and 18,036.44 is: 24,887.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,183.36 : 44,408.76 = 18,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,183.36/44,408.76 = 18,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,183.36x = 44,408.76 × 18,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,183.36x = 800,975,935.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,975,935.21/32,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,887.89

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