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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,341.80, 44,628.51 and 18,194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,341.80, 44,628.51 and 18,194.34 is: 25,106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,341.80 : 44,628.51 = 18,194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,341.80/44,628.51 = 18,194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,341.80x = 44,628.51 × 18,194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,341.80x = 811,986,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,986,284.63/32,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,106.40

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