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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,333.46, 44,619.90 and 18,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,333.46, 44,619.90 and 18,186 is: 25,096.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,333.46 : 44,619.90 = 18,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,333.46/44,619.90 = 18,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,333.46x = 44,619.90 × 18,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,333.46x = 811,457,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,457,501.40/32,333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,096.53

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