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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,331.38, 44,622.77 and 18,717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,331.38, 44,622.77 and 18,717.44 is: 25,833.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,331.38 : 44,622.77 = 18,717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,331.38/44,622.77 = 18,717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,331.38x = 44,622.77 × 18,717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,331.38x = 835,223,703.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,223,703.41/32,331.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,833.23

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