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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,184.91, 44,417.93 and 18,040.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,184.91, 44,417.93 and 18,040.49 is: 24,897.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,184.91 : 44,417.93 = 18,040.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,184.91/44,417.93 = 18,040.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,184.91x = 44,417.93 × 18,040.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,184.91x = 801,321,221.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,321,221.99/32,184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,897.42

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