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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,333.58, 44,617.77 and 18,188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,333.58, 44,617.77 and 18,188.82 is: 25,099.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,333.58 : 44,617.77 = 18,188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,333.58/44,617.77 = 18,188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,333.58x = 44,617.77 × 18,188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,333.58x = 811,544,587.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,544,587.33/32,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,099.13

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