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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,384.76, 44,691.10 and 18,237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,384.76, 44,691.10 and 18,237.84 is: 25,168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,384.76 : 44,691.10 = 18,237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,384.76/44,691.10 = 18,237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,384.76x = 44,691.10 × 18,237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,384.76x = 815,069,131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,069,131.22/32,384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,168.29

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