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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.48, 44,635.30 and 18,197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.48, 44,635.30 and 18,197.33 is: 25,112.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.48 : 44,635.30 = 18,197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.48/44,635.30 = 18,197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.48x = 44,635.30 × 18,197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.48x = 812,243,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,243,283.75/32,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,112.27

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