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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,383.08, 44,683.70 and 18,235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,383.08, 44,683.70 and 18,235.56 is: 25,162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,383.08 : 44,683.70 = 18,235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,383.08/44,683.70 = 18,235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,383.08x = 44,683.70 × 18,235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,383.08x = 814,832,292.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,832,292.37/32,383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,162.29

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