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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,340.96, 44,628.11 and 18,191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,340.96, 44,628.11 and 18,191.07 is: 25,102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,340.96 : 44,628.11 = 18,191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,340.96/44,628.11 = 18,191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,340.96x = 44,628.11 × 18,191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,340.96x = 811,832,982.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,832,982.02/32,340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,102.32

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