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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,335.84, 44,623.02 and 18,188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,335.84, 44,623.02 and 18,188.70 is: 25,100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,335.84 : 44,623.02 = 18,188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,335.84/44,623.02 = 18,188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,335.84x = 44,623.02 × 18,188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,335.84x = 811,634,723.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,634,723.87/32,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,100.16

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