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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,385.46, 44,691.68 and 18,238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,385.46, 44,691.68 and 18,238.28 is: 25,168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,385.46 : 44,691.68 = 18,238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,385.46/44,691.68 = 18,238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,385.46x = 44,691.68 × 18,238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,385.46x = 815,099,373.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,099,373.51/32,385.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,168.68

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