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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,391.19, 44,702.58 and 18,246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,391.19, 44,702.58 and 18,246.77 is: 25,182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,391.19 : 44,702.58 = 18,246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,391.19/44,702.58 = 18,246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,391.19x = 44,702.58 × 18,246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,391.19x = 815,677,708.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,677,708.21/32,391.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,182.08

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