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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,335.56, 44,622.90 and 18,188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,335.56, 44,622.90 and 18,188.10 is: 25,099.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,335.56 : 44,622.90 = 18,188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,335.56/44,622.90 = 18,188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,335.56x = 44,622.90 × 18,188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,335.56x = 811,605,767.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,605,767.49/32,335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,099.48

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