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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,530.24, 44,889.24 and 18,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,530.24, 44,889.24 and 18,190 is: 25,100.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,530.24 : 44,889.24 = 18,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,530.24/44,889.24 = 18,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,530.24x = 44,889.24 × 18,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,530.24x = 816,535,275.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,535,275.60/32,530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,100.81

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