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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,384.73, 44,690.88 and 18,237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,384.73, 44,690.88 and 18,237.67 is: 25,167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,384.73 : 44,690.88 = 18,237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,384.73/44,690.88 = 18,237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,384.73x = 44,690.88 × 18,237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,384.73x = 815,057,521.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,057,521.45/32,384.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,167.96

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