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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,183.69, 44,416.22 and 18,039.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,183.69, 44,416.22 and 18,039.27 is: 24,895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,183.69 : 44,416.22 = 18,039.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,183.69/44,416.22 = 18,039.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,183.69x = 44,416.22 × 18,039.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,183.69x = 801,236,007.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,236,007.98/32,183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,895.72

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