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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,380.25, 44,684.88 and 18,233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,380.25, 44,684.88 and 18,233.33 is: 25,162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,380.25 : 44,684.88 = 18,233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,380.25/44,684.88 = 18,233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,380.25x = 44,684.88 × 18,233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,380.25x = 814,754,163.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,754,163.05/32,380.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,162.07

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