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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,333.70, 44,620.48 and 18,186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,333.70, 44,620.48 and 18,186.84 is: 25,097.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,333.70 : 44,620.48 = 18,186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,333.70/44,620.48 = 18,186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,333.70x = 44,620.48 × 18,186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,333.70x = 811,505,530.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,505,530.48/32,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,097.82

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