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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.38, 44,681.22 and 18,230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.38, 44,681.22 and 18,230.13 is: 25,158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.38 : 44,681.22 = 18,230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.38/44,681.22 = 18,230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.38x = 44,681.22 × 18,230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.38x = 814,544,449.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,544,449.16/32,376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,158.61

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