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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,380.98, 44,685.70 and 18,233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,380.98, 44,685.70 and 18,233.92 is: 25,162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,380.98 : 44,685.70 = 18,233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,380.98/44,685.70 = 18,233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,380.98x = 44,685.70 × 18,233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,380.98x = 814,795,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,795,478.94/32,380.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,162.78

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