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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,382.48, 44,688.68 and 18,235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,382.48, 44,688.68 and 18,235.84 is: 25,165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,382.48 : 44,688.68 = 18,235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,382.48/44,688.68 = 18,235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,382.48x = 44,688.68 × 18,235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,382.48x = 814,935,618.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,935,618.29/32,382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,165.94

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