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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.32, 44,618.40 and 18,185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.32, 44,618.40 and 18,185.31 is: 25,095.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.32 : 44,618.40 = 18,185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.32/44,618.40 = 18,185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.32x = 44,618.40 × 18,185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.32x = 811,399,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,399,435.70/32,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,095.61

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