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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,382.69, 44,687.98 and 18,235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,382.69, 44,687.98 and 18,235.54 is: 25,164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,382.69 : 44,687.98 = 18,235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,382.69/44,687.98 = 18,235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,382.69x = 44,687.98 × 18,235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,382.69x = 814,909,446.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,909,446.81/32,382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,164.97

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