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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.82, 44,635.76 and 18,197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.82, 44,635.76 and 18,197.66 is: 25,112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.82 : 44,635.76 = 18,197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.82/44,635.76 = 18,197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.82x = 44,635.76 × 18,197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.82x = 812,266,473.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,266,473.16/32,344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,112.72

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