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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,188.03, 44,421.56 and 18,039.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,188.03, 44,421.56 and 18,039.67 is: 24,895.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,188.03 : 44,421.56 = 18,039.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,188.03/44,421.56 = 18,039.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,188.03x = 44,421.56 × 18,039.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,188.03x = 801,350,283.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,350,283.29/32,188.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,895.91

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