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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,184.93, 44,412.76 and 18,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,184.93, 44,412.76 and 18,035.04 is: 24,886.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,184.93 : 44,412.76 = 18,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,184.93/44,412.76 = 18,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,184.93x = 44,412.76 × 18,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,184.93x = 800,985,903.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,985,903.11/32,184.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,886.99

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