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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,334.44, 44,622.98 and 18,187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,334.44, 44,622.98 and 18,187.28 is: 25,099.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,334.44 : 44,622.98 = 18,187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,334.44/44,622.98 = 18,187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,334.44x = 44,622.98 × 18,187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,334.44x = 811,570,317.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,570,317.64/32,334.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,099.26

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