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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.44, 44,618.34 and 18,185.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.44, 44,618.34 and 18,185.29 is: 25,095.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.44 : 44,618.34 = 18,185.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.44/44,618.34 = 18,185.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.44x = 44,618.34 × 18,185.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.44x = 811,397,408.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,397,408.87/32,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,095.46

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