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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,347.82, 44,637.60 and 18,197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,347.82, 44,637.60 and 18,197.94 is: 25,111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,347.82 : 44,637.60 = 18,197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,347.82/44,637.60 = 18,197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,347.82x = 44,637.60 × 18,197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,347.82x = 812,312,366.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,312,366.54/32,347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,111.81

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