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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,185.93, 44,414.14 and 18,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,185.93, 44,414.14 and 18,036.04 is: 24,888.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,185.93 : 44,414.14 = 18,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,185.93/44,414.14 = 18,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,185.93x = 44,414.14 × 18,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,185.93x = 801,055,205.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,055,205.61/32,185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,888.37

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