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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,374.78, 44,677.14 and 18,227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,374.78, 44,677.14 and 18,227.68 is: 25,154.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,374.78 : 44,677.14 = 18,227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,374.78/44,677.14 = 18,227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,374.78x = 44,677.14 × 18,227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,374.78x = 814,360,611.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,360,611.24/32,374.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,154.17

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