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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,187.72, 44,418.69 and 18,040.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,187.72, 44,418.69 and 18,040.26 is: 24,895.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,187.72 : 44,418.69 = 18,040.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,187.72/44,418.69 = 18,040.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,187.72x = 44,418.69 × 18,040.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,187.72x = 801,324,716.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,324,716.46/32,187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,895.36

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