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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,385.88, 44,691.98 and 18,238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,385.88, 44,691.98 and 18,238.68 is: 25,169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,385.88 : 44,691.98 = 18,238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,385.88/44,691.98 = 18,238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,385.88x = 44,691.98 × 18,238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,385.88x = 815,122,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,122,721.79/32,385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,169.08

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