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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.29, 44,681.54 and 18,230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.29, 44,681.54 and 18,230.64 is: 25,158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.29 : 44,681.54 = 18,230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.29/44,681.54 = 18,230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.29x = 44,681.54 × 18,230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.29x = 814,572,979.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,572,979.23/32,377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,158.78

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