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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,336.76, 44,627.28 and 18,190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,336.76, 44,627.28 and 18,190.64 is: 25,104.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,336.76 : 44,627.28 = 18,190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,336.76/44,627.28 = 18,190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,336.76x = 44,627.28 × 18,190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,336.76x = 811,798,784.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,798,784.66/32,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,104.52

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