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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,380.32, 44,685.66 and 18,233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,380.32, 44,685.66 and 18,233.64 is: 25,162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,380.32 : 44,685.66 = 18,233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,380.32/44,685.66 = 18,233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,380.32x = 44,685.66 × 18,233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,380.32x = 814,782,237.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,782,237.60/32,380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,162.88

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