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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,335.57, 44,622.63 and 18,188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,335.57, 44,622.63 and 18,188.41 is: 25,099.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,335.57 : 44,622.63 = 18,188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,335.57/44,622.63 = 18,188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,335.57x = 44,622.63 × 18,188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,335.57x = 811,614,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,614,689.72/32,335.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,099.75

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