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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,337.84, 44,625.78 and 18,190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,337.84, 44,625.78 and 18,190.71 is: 25,102.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,337.84 : 44,625.78 = 18,190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,337.84/44,625.78 = 18,190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,337.84x = 44,625.78 × 18,190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,337.84x = 811,774,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,774,622.50/32,337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,102.93

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