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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,379.94, 44,688.41 and 18,232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,379.94, 44,688.41 and 18,232.75 is: 25,163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,379.94 : 44,688.41 = 18,232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,379.94/44,688.41 = 18,232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,379.94x = 44,688.41 × 18,232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,379.94x = 814,792,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,792,607.43/32,379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,163.50

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