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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,382.60, 44,687.12 and 18,235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,382.60, 44,687.12 and 18,235.14 is: 25,164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,382.60 : 44,687.12 = 18,235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,382.60/44,687.12 = 18,235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,382.60x = 44,687.12 × 18,235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,382.60x = 814,875,798.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,875,798.22/32,382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,164.00

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