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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,350.76, 44,643.91 and 18,203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,350.76, 44,643.91 and 18,203.84 is: 25,121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,350.76 : 44,643.91 = 18,203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,350.76/44,643.91 = 18,203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,350.76x = 44,643.91 × 18,203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,350.76x = 812,690,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,690,594.61/32,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,121.22

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