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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.56, 44,631.84 and 18,197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.56, 44,631.84 and 18,197.10 is: 25,109.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.56 : 44,631.84 = 18,197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.56/44,631.84 = 18,197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.56x = 44,631.84 × 18,197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.56x = 812,170,055.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,170,055.66/32,344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,109.94

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