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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,333.53, 44,616.66 and 18,186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,333.53, 44,616.66 and 18,186.07 is: 25,094.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,333.53 : 44,616.66 = 18,186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,333.53/44,616.66 = 18,186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,333.53x = 44,616.66 × 18,186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,333.53x = 811,401,701.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,401,701.93/32,333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,094.75

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