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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,379.79, 44,684.99 and 18,233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,379.79, 44,684.99 and 18,233.14 is: 25,162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,379.79 : 44,684.99 = 18,233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,379.79/44,684.99 = 18,233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,379.79x = 44,684.99 × 18,233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,379.79x = 814,747,678.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,747,678.57/32,379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,162.23

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