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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.67, 44,682.06 and 18,231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.67, 44,682.06 and 18,231.02 is: 25,159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.67 : 44,682.06 = 18,231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.67/44,682.06 = 18,231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.67x = 44,682.06 × 18,231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.67x = 814,599,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,599,529.50/32,377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,159.30

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