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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,387.40, 44,692.98 and 18,241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,387.40, 44,692.98 and 18,241.08 is: 25,171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,387.40 : 44,692.98 = 18,241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,387.40/44,692.98 = 18,241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,387.40x = 44,692.98 × 18,241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,387.40x = 815,248,223.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,248,223.62/32,387.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,171.77

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