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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,382.18, 44,693.71 and 18,235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,382.18, 44,693.71 and 18,235.06 is: 25,167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,382.18 : 44,693.71 = 18,235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,382.18/44,693.71 = 18,235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,382.18x = 44,693.71 × 18,235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,382.18x = 814,992,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,992,326.15/32,382.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,167.93

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