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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.73, 44,681.22 and 18,230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.73, 44,681.22 and 18,230.67 is: 25,158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.73 : 44,681.22 = 18,230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.73/44,681.22 = 18,230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.73x = 44,681.22 × 18,230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.73x = 814,568,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,568,577.02/32,377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,158.30

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