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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.75, 44,418.25 and 18,040.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.75, 44,418.25 and 18,040.55 is: 24,893.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.75 : 44,418.25 = 18,040.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.75/44,418.25 = 18,040.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.75x = 44,418.25 × 18,040.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.75x = 801,329,660.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,329,660.04/32,189.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.94

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