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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.33, 44,998.96 and 18,273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.33, 44,998.96 and 18,273.23 is: 25,211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.33 : 44,998.96 = 18,273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.33/44,998.96 = 18,273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.33x = 44,998.96 × 18,273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.33x = 822,276,345.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,276,345.84/32,615.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,211.35

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