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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,338.54, 44,623.56 and 18,191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,338.54, 44,623.56 and 18,191.08 is: 25,101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,338.54 : 44,623.56 = 18,191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,338.54/44,623.56 = 18,191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,338.54x = 44,623.56 × 18,191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,338.54x = 811,750,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,750,749.84/32,338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,101.65

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