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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,336.08, 44,621.22 and 18,191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,336.08, 44,621.22 and 18,191.32 is: 25,102.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,336.08 : 44,621.22 = 18,191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,336.08/44,621.22 = 18,191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,336.08x = 44,621.22 × 18,191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,336.08x = 811,718,891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,718,891.81/32,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,102.58

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