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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,342.84, 44,632.68 and 18,195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,342.84, 44,632.68 and 18,195.70 is: 25,109.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,342.84 : 44,632.68 = 18,195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,342.84/44,632.68 = 18,195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,342.84x = 44,632.68 × 18,195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,342.84x = 812,122,855.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,122,855.48/32,342.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,109.82

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