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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.26, 44,164.80 and 18,393.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.26, 44,164.80 and 18,393.67 is: 25,379.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.26 : 44,164.80 = 18,393.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.26/44,164.80 = 18,393.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.26x = 44,164.80 × 18,393.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.26x = 812,352,756.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,352,756.82/32,008.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,379.47

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