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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,331.57, 44,621.73 and 18,184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,331.57, 44,621.73 and 18,184.65 is: 25,097.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,331.57 : 44,621.73 = 18,184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,331.57/44,621.73 = 18,184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,331.57x = 44,621.73 × 18,184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,331.57x = 811,430,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,430,542.44/32,331.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,097.16

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