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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,378.28, 44,683.62 and 18,232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,378.28, 44,683.62 and 18,232.68 is: 25,162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,378.28 : 44,683.62 = 18,232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,378.28/44,683.62 = 18,232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,378.28x = 44,683.62 × 18,232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,378.28x = 814,702,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,702,144.70/32,378.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,162.00

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