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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,373.42, 44,675.28 and 18,230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,373.42, 44,675.28 and 18,230.82 is: 25,158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,373.42 : 44,675.28 = 18,230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,373.42/44,675.28 = 18,230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,373.42x = 44,675.28 × 18,230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,373.42x = 814,466,988.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,466,988.13/32,373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,158.51

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