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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,197.38, 44,430.57 and 18,770.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,197.38, 44,430.57 and 18,770.82 is: 25,902.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,197.38 : 44,430.57 = 18,770.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,197.38/44,430.57 = 18,770.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,197.38x = 44,430.57 × 18,770.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,197.38x = 833,998,231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,998,231.97/32,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,902.67

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