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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,383.46, 44,688.92 and 18,236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,383.46, 44,688.92 and 18,236.28 is: 25,165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,383.46 : 44,688.92 = 18,236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,383.46/44,688.92 = 18,236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,383.46x = 44,688.92 × 18,236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,383.46x = 814,959,658.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,959,658.02/32,383.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,165.92

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