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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,330.59, 44,615.78 and 18,183.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,330.59, 44,615.78 and 18,183.43 is: 25,092.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,330.59 : 44,615.78 = 18,183.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,330.59/44,615.78 = 18,183.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,330.59x = 44,615.78 × 18,183.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,330.59x = 811,267,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,267,912.53/32,330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,092.89

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