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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,341.28, 44,627.40 and 18,193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,341.28, 44,627.40 and 18,193.88 is: 25,105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,341.28 : 44,627.40 = 18,193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,341.28/44,627.40 = 18,193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,341.28x = 44,627.40 × 18,193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,341.28x = 811,945,560.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,945,560.31/32,341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,105.55

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