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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.65, 44,633.75 and 18,196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.65, 44,633.75 and 18,196.65 is: 25,110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.65 : 44,633.75 = 18,196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.65/44,633.75 = 18,196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.65x = 44,633.75 × 18,196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.65x = 812,184,635.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,184,635.95/32,344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,110.32

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