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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,335.45, 44,623.29 and 18,188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,335.45, 44,623.29 and 18,188.17 is: 25,099.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,335.45 : 44,623.29 = 18,188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,335.45/44,623.29 = 18,188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,335.45x = 44,623.29 × 18,188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,335.45x = 811,615,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,615,984.48/32,335.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,099.88

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