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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,397.84, 44,708.82 and 18,250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,397.84, 44,708.82 and 18,250.68 is: 25,185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,397.84 : 44,708.82 = 18,250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,397.84/44,708.82 = 18,250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,397.84x = 44,708.82 × 18,250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,397.84x = 815,966,367.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,966,367.00/32,397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,185.83

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