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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,522.78, 44,881.90 and 18,184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,522.78, 44,881.90 and 18,184.16 is: 25,094.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,522.78 : 44,881.90 = 18,184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,522.78/44,881.90 = 18,184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,522.78x = 44,881.90 × 18,184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,522.78x = 816,139,650.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,139,650.70/32,522.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,094.40

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