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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.58, 44,619.36 and 18,185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.58, 44,619.36 and 18,185.42 is: 25,096.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.58 : 44,619.36 = 18,185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.58/44,619.36 = 18,185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.58x = 44,619.36 × 18,185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.58x = 811,421,801.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,421,801.73/32,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,096.10

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