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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,347.08, 44,638.86 and 18,199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,347.08, 44,638.86 and 18,199.92 is: 25,115.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,347.08 : 44,638.86 = 18,199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,347.08/44,638.86 = 18,199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,347.08x = 44,638.86 × 18,199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,347.08x = 812,423,680.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,423,680.89/32,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,115.83

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