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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.82, 44,682.21 and 18,231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.82, 44,682.21 and 18,231.14 is: 25,159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.82 : 44,682.21 = 18,231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.82/44,682.21 = 18,231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.82x = 44,682.21 × 18,231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.82x = 814,607,626.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,607,626.02/32,377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,159.43

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