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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.82, 44,619.09 and 18,185.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.82, 44,619.09 and 18,185.81 is: 25,096.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.82 : 44,619.09 = 18,185.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.82/44,619.09 = 18,185.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.82x = 44,619.09 × 18,185.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.82x = 811,434,293.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,434,293.11/32,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,096.30

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