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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,388.32, 44,695.68 and 18,245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,388.32, 44,695.68 and 18,245.72 is: 25,178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,388.32 : 44,695.68 = 18,245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,388.32/44,695.68 = 18,245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,388.32x = 44,695.68 × 18,245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,388.32x = 815,504,862.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,504,862.49/32,388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,178.98

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