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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,183.44, 44,415.88 and 18,039.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,183.44, 44,415.88 and 18,039.02 is: 24,895.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,183.44 : 44,415.88 = 18,039.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,183.44/44,415.88 = 18,039.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,183.44x = 44,415.88 × 18,039.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,183.44x = 801,218,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,218,680.46/32,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,895.37

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