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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,371.86, 44,677.42 and 18,227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,371.86, 44,677.42 and 18,227.46 is: 25,156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,371.86 : 44,677.42 = 18,227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,371.86/44,677.42 = 18,227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,371.86x = 44,677.42 × 18,227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,371.86x = 814,355,885.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,355,885.95/32,371.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,156.29

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