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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,380.97, 44,692.02 and 18,233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,380.97, 44,692.02 and 18,233.91 is: 25,166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,380.97 : 44,692.02 = 18,233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,380.97/44,692.02 = 18,233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,380.97x = 44,692.02 × 18,233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,380.97x = 814,910,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,910,270.40/32,380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,166.34

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