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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,184.96, 44,416.96 and 18,037.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,184.96, 44,416.96 and 18,037.76 is: 24,893.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,184.96 : 44,416.96 = 18,037.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,184.96/44,416.96 = 18,037.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,184.96x = 44,416.96 × 18,037.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,184.96x = 801,182,464.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,182,464.41/32,184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.07

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