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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,185.18, 44,413.11 and 18,035.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,185.18, 44,413.11 and 18,035.29 is: 24,887.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,185.18 : 44,413.11 = 18,035.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,185.18/44,413.11 = 18,035.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,185.18x = 44,413.11 × 18,035.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,185.18x = 801,003,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,003,228.48/32,185.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,887.33

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