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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,184, 44,410.32 and 18,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,184, 44,410.32 and 18,034.80 is: 24,886.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,184 : 44,410.32 = 18,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,184/44,410.32 = 18,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,184x = 44,410.32 × 18,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,184x = 800,931,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,931,239.14/32,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,886.01

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