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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.26, 44,823.66 and 18,333.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.26, 44,823.66 and 18,333.37 is: 25,298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.26 : 44,823.66 = 18,333.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.26/44,823.66 = 18,333.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.26x = 44,823.66 × 18,333.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.26x = 821,768,743.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,768,743.53/32,483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,298.22

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