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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,343.80, 44,631.27 and 18,196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,343.80, 44,631.27 and 18,196.34 is: 25,109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,343.80 : 44,631.27 = 18,196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,343.80/44,631.27 = 18,196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,343.80x = 44,631.27 × 18,196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,343.80x = 812,125,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,125,763.55/32,343.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,109.16

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