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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.68, 44,680.52 and 18,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.68, 44,680.52 and 18,230.20 is: 25,157.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.68 : 44,680.52 = 18,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.68/44,680.52 = 18,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.68x = 44,680.52 × 18,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.68x = 814,534,815.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,534,815.70/32,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,157.29

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