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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,334.06, 44,615.86 and 18,184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,334.06, 44,615.86 and 18,184.17 is: 25,091.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,334.06 : 44,615.86 = 18,184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,334.06/44,615.86 = 18,184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,334.06x = 44,615.86 × 18,184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,334.06x = 811,302,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,302,292.02/32,334.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,091.26

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