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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,341.73, 44,631.51 and 18,194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,341.73, 44,631.51 and 18,194.58 is: 25,108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,341.73 : 44,631.51 = 18,194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,341.73/44,631.51 = 18,194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,341.73x = 44,631.51 × 18,194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,341.73x = 812,051,579.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,051,579.22/32,341.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,108.48

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