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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,523.84, 44,881.95 and 18,183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,523.84, 44,881.95 and 18,183.69 is: 25,092.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,523.84 : 44,881.95 = 18,183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,523.84/44,881.95 = 18,183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,523.84x = 44,881.95 × 18,183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,523.84x = 816,119,465.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,119,465.40/32,523.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,092.96

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