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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,348.48, 44,640.82 and 18,201.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,348.48, 44,640.82 and 18,201.34 is: 25,117.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,348.48 : 44,640.82 = 18,201.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,348.48/44,640.82 = 18,201.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,348.48x = 44,640.82 × 18,201.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,348.48x = 812,522,742.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,522,742.70/32,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,117.80

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