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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,338.22, 44,626.58 and 18,191.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,338.22, 44,626.58 and 18,191.17 is: 25,103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,338.22 : 44,626.58 = 18,191.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,338.22/44,626.58 = 18,191.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,338.22x = 44,626.58 × 18,191.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,338.22x = 811,809,389.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,809,389.21/32,338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,103.71

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