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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,335.96, 44,623.20 and 18,188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,335.96, 44,623.20 and 18,188.80 is: 25,100.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,335.96 : 44,623.20 = 18,188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,335.96/44,623.20 = 18,188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,335.96x = 44,623.20 × 18,188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,335.96x = 811,642,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,642,460.16/32,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,100.31

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