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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,333.82, 44,620.18 and 18,186.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,333.82, 44,620.18 and 18,186.67 is: 25,097.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,333.82 : 44,620.18 = 18,186.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,333.82/44,620.18 = 18,186.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,333.82x = 44,620.18 × 18,186.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,333.82x = 811,492,489.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,492,489.00/32,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,097.33

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