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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.67, 44,680.68 and 18,230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.67, 44,680.68 and 18,230.02 is: 25,157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.67 : 44,680.68 = 18,230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.67/44,680.68 = 18,230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.67x = 44,680.68 × 18,230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.67x = 814,529,375.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,529,375.46/32,376.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,157.91

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