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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,382.03, 44,679.42 and 18,234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,382.03, 44,679.42 and 18,234.87 is: 25,159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,382.03 : 44,679.42 = 18,234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,382.03/44,679.42 = 18,234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,382.03x = 44,679.42 × 18,234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,382.03x = 814,723,550.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,723,550.43/32,382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,159.74

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