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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,374.41, 44,676.62 and 18,227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,374.41, 44,676.62 and 18,227.31 is: 25,153.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,374.41 : 44,676.62 = 18,227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,374.41/44,676.62 = 18,227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,374.41x = 44,676.62 × 18,227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,374.41x = 814,334,379.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,334,379.11/32,374.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,153.65

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