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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,384.67, 44,691.74 and 18,238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,384.67, 44,691.74 and 18,238.02 is: 25,168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,384.67 : 44,691.74 = 18,238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,384.67/44,691.74 = 18,238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,384.67x = 44,691.74 × 18,238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,384.67x = 815,088,847.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,088,847.95/32,384.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,168.97

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