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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,383.10, 44,687.81 and 18,235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,383.10, 44,687.81 and 18,235.64 is: 25,164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,383.10 : 44,687.81 = 18,235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,383.10/44,687.81 = 18,235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,383.10x = 44,687.81 × 18,235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,383.10x = 814,910,724.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,910,724.37/32,383.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,164.69

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