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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,378.29, 44,681.96 and 18,231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,378.29, 44,681.96 and 18,231.17 is: 25,158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,378.29 : 44,681.96 = 18,231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,378.29/44,681.96 = 18,231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,378.29x = 44,681.96 × 18,231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,378.29x = 814,604,230.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,604,230.86/32,378.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,158.97

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