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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,375.84, 44,676.16 and 18,227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,375.84, 44,676.16 and 18,227.84 is: 25,153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,375.84 : 44,676.16 = 18,227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,375.84/44,676.16 = 18,227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,375.84x = 44,676.16 × 18,227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,375.84x = 814,349,896.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,349,896.29/32,375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,153.01

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