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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,331.78, 44,614.23 and 18,184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,331.78, 44,614.23 and 18,184.32 is: 25,092.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,331.78 : 44,614.23 = 18,184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,331.78/44,614.23 = 18,184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,331.78x = 44,614.23 × 18,184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,331.78x = 811,279,434.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,279,434.87/32,331.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,092.32

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