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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,335.08, 44,619.18 and 18,186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,335.08, 44,619.18 and 18,186.78 is: 25,095.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,335.08 : 44,619.18 = 18,186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,335.08/44,619.18 = 18,186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,335.08x = 44,619.18 × 18,186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,335.08x = 811,479,210.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,479,210.44/32,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,095.94

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