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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,385.23, 44,691.57 and 18,238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,385.23, 44,691.57 and 18,238.17 is: 25,168.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,385.23 : 44,691.57 = 18,238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,385.23/44,691.57 = 18,238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,385.23x = 44,691.57 × 18,238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,385.23x = 815,092,451.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,092,451.23/32,385.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,168.65

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