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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,385.28, 44,690.84 and 18,237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,385.28, 44,690.84 and 18,237.28 is: 25,166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,385.28 : 44,690.84 = 18,237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,385.28/44,690.84 = 18,237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,385.28x = 44,690.84 × 18,237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,385.28x = 815,039,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,039,362.52/32,385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,166.97

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