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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,347.53, 44,639.28 and 18,200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,347.53, 44,639.28 and 18,200.07 is: 25,115.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,347.53 : 44,639.28 = 18,200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,347.53/44,639.28 = 18,200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,347.53x = 44,639.28 × 18,200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,347.53x = 812,438,020.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,438,020.75/32,347.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,115.92

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