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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.23, 44,680.55 and 18,229.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.23, 44,680.55 and 18,229.77 is: 25,157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.23 : 44,680.55 = 18,229.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.23/44,680.55 = 18,229.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.23x = 44,680.55 × 18,229.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.23x = 814,516,058.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,516,058.82/32,377.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,157.06

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