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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.82, 44,618.81 and 18,185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.82, 44,618.81 and 18,185.67 is: 25,095.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.82 : 44,618.81 = 18,185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.82/44,618.81 = 18,185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.82x = 44,618.81 × 18,185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.82x = 811,422,863.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,422,863.52/32,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,095.95

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