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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,348.53, 44,637.36 and 18,201.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,348.53, 44,637.36 and 18,201.07 is: 25,115.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,348.53 : 44,637.36 = 18,201.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,348.53/44,637.36 = 18,201.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,348.53x = 44,637.36 × 18,201.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,348.53x = 812,447,713.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,447,713.98/32,348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,115.44

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