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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,183.91, 44,416.55 and 18,039.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,183.91, 44,416.55 and 18,039.49 is: 24,896.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,183.91 : 44,416.55 = 18,039.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,183.91/44,416.55 = 18,039.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,183.91x = 44,416.55 × 18,039.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,183.91x = 801,251,708.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,251,708.32/32,183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,896.03

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