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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.67, 44,618.25 and 18,718.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.67, 44,618.25 and 18,718.83 is: 25,831.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.67 : 44,618.25 = 18,718.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.67/44,618.25 = 18,718.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.67x = 44,618.25 × 18,718.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.67x = 835,201,506.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,201,506.84/32,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,831.51

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