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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,381.07, 44,686.70 and 18,234.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,381.07, 44,686.70 and 18,234.39 is: 25,163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,381.07 : 44,686.70 = 18,234.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,381.07/44,686.70 = 18,234.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,381.07x = 44,686.70 × 18,234.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,381.07x = 814,834,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,834,624.44/32,381.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,163.92

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