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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,397.63, 44,708.54 and 18,255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,397.63, 44,708.54 and 18,255.03 is: 25,191.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,397.63 : 44,708.54 = 18,255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,397.63/44,708.54 = 18,255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,397.63x = 44,708.54 × 18,255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,397.63x = 816,155,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,155,647.68/32,397.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,191.83

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