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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,382.04, 44,688.09 and 18,235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,382.04, 44,688.09 and 18,235.39 is: 25,165.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,382.04 : 44,688.09 = 18,235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,382.04/44,688.09 = 18,235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,382.04x = 44,688.09 × 18,235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,382.04x = 814,904,749.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,904,749.51/32,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,165.33

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