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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.54, 44,681.88 and 18,230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.54, 44,681.88 and 18,230.90 is: 25,159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.54 : 44,681.88 = 18,230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.54/44,681.88 = 18,230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.54x = 44,681.88 × 18,230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.54x = 814,590,886.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,590,886.09/32,377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,159.13

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