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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,336.58, 44,624.88 and 18,189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,336.58, 44,624.88 and 18,189.42 is: 25,101.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,336.58 : 44,624.88 = 18,189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,336.58/44,624.88 = 18,189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,336.58x = 44,624.88 × 18,189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,336.58x = 811,700,684.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,700,684.77/32,336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,101.62

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