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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.28, 44,680.86 and 18,230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.28, 44,680.86 and 18,230.68 is: 25,159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.28 : 44,680.86 = 18,230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.28/44,680.86 = 18,230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.28x = 44,680.86 × 18,230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.28x = 814,562,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,562,460.78/32,376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,159.24

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