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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,381.61, 44,676.33 and 18,231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,381.61, 44,676.33 and 18,231.72 is: 25,153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,381.61 : 44,676.33 = 18,231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,381.61/44,676.33 = 18,231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,381.61x = 44,676.33 × 18,231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,381.61x = 814,526,339.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,526,339.19/32,381.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,153.98

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