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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,338.69, 44,627.38 and 18,191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,338.69, 44,627.38 and 18,191.53 is: 25,104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,338.69 : 44,627.38 = 18,191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,338.69/44,627.38 = 18,191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,338.69x = 44,627.38 × 18,191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,338.69x = 811,840,388.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,840,388.18/32,338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,104.31

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