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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,383.04, 44,689.47 and 18,236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,383.04, 44,689.47 and 18,236.39 is: 25,166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,383.04 : 44,689.47 = 18,236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,383.04/44,689.47 = 18,236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,383.04x = 44,689.47 × 18,236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,383.04x = 814,974,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,974,603.81/32,383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,166.71

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