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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,388.99, 44,697.38 and 18,242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,388.99, 44,697.38 and 18,242.34 is: 25,174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,388.99 : 44,697.38 = 18,242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,388.99/44,697.38 = 18,242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,388.99x = 44,697.38 × 18,242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,388.99x = 815,384,803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,384,803.07/32,388.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,174.75

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