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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,522.34, 44,879.88 and 18,182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,522.34, 44,879.88 and 18,182.19 is: 25,090.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,522.34 : 44,879.88 = 18,182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,522.34/44,879.88 = 18,182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,522.34x = 44,879.88 × 18,182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,522.34x = 816,014,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,014,505.34/32,522.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,090.89

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