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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,336.55, 44,621.28 and 18,189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,336.55, 44,621.28 and 18,189.09 is: 25,099.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,336.55 : 44,621.28 = 18,189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,336.55/44,621.28 = 18,189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,336.55x = 44,621.28 × 18,189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,336.55x = 811,620,477.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,620,477.84/32,336.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,099.17

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