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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,183.93, 44,411.38 and 18,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,183.93, 44,411.38 and 18,034.04 is: 24,885.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,183.93 : 44,411.38 = 18,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,183.93/44,411.38 = 18,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,183.93x = 44,411.38 × 18,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,183.93x = 800,916,669.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,916,669.32/32,183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,885.61

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