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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,341.53, 44,627.70 and 18,194.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,341.53, 44,627.70 and 18,194.07 is: 25,105.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,341.53 : 44,627.70 = 18,194.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,341.53/44,627.70 = 18,194.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,341.53x = 44,627.70 × 18,194.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,341.53x = 811,959,497.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,959,497.74/32,341.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,105.78

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