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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,335.71, 44,622.80 and 18,188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,335.71, 44,622.80 and 18,188.55 is: 25,099.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,335.71 : 44,622.80 = 18,188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,335.71/44,622.80 = 18,188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,335.71x = 44,622.80 × 18,188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,335.71x = 811,624,006.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,624,006.20/32,335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,099.93

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