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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,183.64, 44,413.26 and 18,036.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,183.64, 44,413.26 and 18,036.54 is: 24,890.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,183.64 : 44,413.26 = 18,036.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,183.64/44,413.26 = 18,036.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,183.64x = 44,413.26 × 18,036.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,183.64x = 801,061,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,061,540.52/32,183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,890.33

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