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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,383.73, 44,689.50 and 18,236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,383.73, 44,689.50 and 18,236.67 is: 25,166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,383.73 : 44,689.50 = 18,236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,383.73/44,689.50 = 18,236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,383.73x = 44,689.50 × 18,236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,383.73x = 814,987,663.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,987,663.97/32,383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,166.58

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