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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,341.47, 44,631.05 and 18,194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,341.47, 44,631.05 and 18,194.43 is: 25,108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,341.47 : 44,631.05 = 18,194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,341.47/44,631.05 = 18,194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,341.47x = 44,631.05 × 18,194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,341.47x = 812,036,424.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,036,424.08/32,341.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,108.21

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