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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,524.34, 44,882.64 and 18,184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,524.34, 44,882.64 and 18,184.19 is: 25,093.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,524.34 : 44,882.64 = 18,184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,524.34/44,882.64 = 18,184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,524.34x = 44,882.64 × 18,184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,524.34x = 816,154,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,154,453.46/32,524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,093.65

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