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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,384.40, 44,688.84 and 18,238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,384.40, 44,688.84 and 18,238.08 is: 25,167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,384.40 : 44,688.84 = 18,238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,384.40/44,688.84 = 18,238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,384.40x = 44,688.84 × 18,238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,384.40x = 815,038,639.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,038,639.03/32,384.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,167.63

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