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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,347.33, 44,636.91 and 18,197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,347.33, 44,636.91 and 18,197.44 is: 25,111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,347.33 : 44,636.91 = 18,197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,347.33/44,636.91 = 18,197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,347.33x = 44,636.91 × 18,197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,347.33x = 812,277,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,277,311.68/32,347.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,111.11

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