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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,186.26, 44,416.98 and 18,039.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,186.26, 44,416.98 and 18,039.10 is: 24,893.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,186.26 : 44,416.98 = 18,039.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,186.26/44,416.98 = 18,039.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,186.26x = 44,416.98 × 18,039.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,186.26x = 801,242,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,242,343.92/32,186.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.93

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