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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,333.56, 44,619.86 and 18,186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,333.56, 44,619.86 and 18,186.42 is: 25,097.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,333.56 : 44,619.86 = 18,186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,333.56/44,619.86 = 18,186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,333.56x = 44,619.86 × 18,186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,333.56x = 811,475,514.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,475,514.30/32,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,097.00

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