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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.56, 44,618.76 and 18,185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.56, 44,618.76 and 18,185.10 is: 25,095.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.56 : 44,618.76 = 18,185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.56/44,618.76 = 18,185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.56x = 44,618.76 × 18,185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.56x = 811,396,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,396,612.48/32,332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,095.34

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