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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,347.08, 44,636.40 and 18,202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,347.08, 44,636.40 and 18,202.32 is: 25,117.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,347.08 : 44,636.40 = 18,202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,347.08/44,636.40 = 18,202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,347.08x = 44,636.40 × 18,202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,347.08x = 812,486,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,486,036.45/32,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,117.76

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