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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.10, 44,618.31 and 18,185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.10, 44,618.31 and 18,185.04 is: 25,095.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.10 : 44,618.31 = 18,185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.10/44,618.31 = 18,185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.10x = 44,618.31 × 18,185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.10x = 811,385,752.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,385,752.08/32,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,095.37

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