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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,383.86, 44,688.84 and 18,236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,383.86, 44,688.84 and 18,236.40 is: 25,165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,383.86 : 44,688.84 = 18,236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,383.86/44,688.84 = 18,236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,383.86x = 44,688.84 × 18,236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,383.86x = 814,963,561.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,963,561.78/32,383.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,165.73

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