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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.98, 44,636 and 18,197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.98, 44,636 and 18,197.83 is: 25,112.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.98 : 44,636 = 18,197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.98/44,636 = 18,197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.98x = 44,636 × 18,197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.98x = 812,278,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,278,339.88/32,344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,112.96

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