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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,341.92, 44,631.77 and 18,194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,341.92, 44,631.77 and 18,194.76 is: 25,108.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,341.92 : 44,631.77 = 18,194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,341.92/44,631.77 = 18,194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,341.92x = 44,631.77 × 18,194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,341.92x = 812,064,252.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,064,252.55/32,341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,108.72

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