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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,338.35, 44,626.86 and 18,191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,338.35, 44,626.86 and 18,191.19 is: 25,103.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,338.35 : 44,626.86 = 18,191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,338.35/44,626.86 = 18,191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,338.35x = 44,626.86 × 18,191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,338.35x = 811,815,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,815,856.71/32,338.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,103.81

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