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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,187, 44,414.46 and 18,037.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,187, 44,414.46 and 18,037.80 is: 24,890.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,187 : 44,414.46 = 18,037.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,187/44,414.46 = 18,037.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,187x = 44,414.46 × 18,037.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,187x = 801,139,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,139,146.59/32,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,890.15

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