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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,338.82, 44,627.28 and 18,191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,338.82, 44,627.28 and 18,191.76 is: 25,104.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,338.82 : 44,627.28 = 18,191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,338.82/44,627.28 = 18,191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,338.82x = 44,627.28 × 18,191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,338.82x = 811,848,767.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,848,767.21/32,338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,104.46

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