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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,335.20, 44,622.95 and 18,187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,335.20, 44,622.95 and 18,187.92 is: 25,099.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,335.20 : 44,622.95 = 18,187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,335.20/44,622.95 = 18,187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,335.20x = 44,622.95 × 18,187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,335.20x = 811,598,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,598,553.82/32,335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,099.54

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