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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,347.76, 44,639.78 and 18,200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,347.76, 44,639.78 and 18,200.84 is: 25,117.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,347.76 : 44,639.78 = 18,200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,347.76/44,639.78 = 18,200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,347.76x = 44,639.78 × 18,200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,347.76x = 812,481,179.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,481,179.21/32,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,117.08

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