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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,187.36, 44,414.28 and 18,040.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,187.36, 44,414.28 and 18,040.44 is: 24,893.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,187.36 : 44,414.28 = 18,040.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,187.36/44,414.28 = 18,040.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,187.36x = 44,414.28 × 18,040.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,187.36x = 801,253,153.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,253,153.48/32,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.41

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