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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.09, 44,617.84 and 18,184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.09, 44,617.84 and 18,184.93 is: 25,094.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.09 : 44,617.84 = 18,184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.09/44,617.84 = 18,184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.09x = 44,617.84 × 18,184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.09x = 811,372,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,372,297.15/32,332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,094.95

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