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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.03, 44,631.15 and 18,196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.03, 44,631.15 and 18,196.57 is: 25,109.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.03 : 44,631.15 = 18,196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.03/44,631.15 = 18,196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.03x = 44,631.15 × 18,196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.03x = 812,133,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,133,845.16/32,344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,109.23

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