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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,382.73, 44,694.45 and 18,235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,382.73, 44,694.45 and 18,235.66 is: 25,168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,382.73 : 44,694.45 = 18,235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,382.73/44,694.45 = 18,235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,382.73x = 44,694.45 × 18,235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,382.73x = 815,032,794.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,032,794.09/32,382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,168.75

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