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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,383.60, 44,688.49 and 18,236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,383.60, 44,688.49 and 18,236.14 is: 25,165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,383.60 : 44,688.49 = 18,236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,383.60/44,688.49 = 18,236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,383.60x = 44,688.49 × 18,236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,383.60x = 814,945,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,945,560.03/32,383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,165.38

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