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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.25, 44,680.48 and 18,037.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.25, 44,680.48 and 18,037.25 is: 24,891.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.25 : 44,680.48 = 18,037.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.25/44,680.48 = 18,037.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.25x = 44,680.48 × 18,037.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.25x = 805,912,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,912,886.94/32,377.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,891.33

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