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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,335.34, 44,622.78 and 18,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,335.34, 44,622.78 and 18,188.20 is: 25,099.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,335.34 : 44,622.78 = 18,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,335.34/44,622.78 = 18,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,335.34x = 44,622.78 × 18,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,335.34x = 811,608,047.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,608,047.20/32,335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,099.72

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