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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,197.30, 44,433.97 and 18,767.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,197.30, 44,433.97 and 18,767.80 is: 25,900.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,197.30 : 44,433.97 = 18,767.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,197.30/44,433.97 = 18,767.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,197.30x = 44,433.97 × 18,767.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,197.30x = 833,927,870.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,927,870.79/32,197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,900.55

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