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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,389.38, 44,695.62 and 18,241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,389.38, 44,695.62 and 18,241.31 is: 25,172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,389.38 : 44,695.62 = 18,241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,389.38/44,695.62 = 18,241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,389.38x = 44,695.62 × 18,241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,389.38x = 815,306,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,306,771.80/32,389.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,172.04

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