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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.96, 44,826.94 and 18,338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.96, 44,826.94 and 18,338.12 is: 25,306.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.96 : 44,826.94 = 18,338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.96/44,826.94 = 18,338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.96x = 44,826.94 × 18,338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.96x = 822,041,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,041,804.95/32,483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,306.08

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