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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,188.61, 44,423.00 and 18,044.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,188.61, 44,423.00 and 18,044.19 is: 24,902.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,188.61 : 44,423.00 = 18,044.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,188.61/44,423.00 = 18,044.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,188.61x = 44,423.00 × 18,044.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,188.61x = 801,576,962.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,576,962.15/32,188.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,902.51

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