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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,385.76, 44,692.48 and 18,238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,385.76, 44,692.48 and 18,238.84 is: 25,169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,385.76 : 44,692.48 = 18,238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,385.76/44,692.48 = 18,238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,385.76x = 44,692.48 × 18,238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,385.76x = 815,138,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,138,991.92/32,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,169.67

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