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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,383.48, 44,693.46 and 18,239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,383.48, 44,693.46 and 18,239.08 is: 25,172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,383.48 : 44,693.46 = 18,239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,383.48/44,693.46 = 18,239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,383.48x = 44,693.46 × 18,239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,383.48x = 815,167,592.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,167,592.42/32,383.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,172.33

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