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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.72, 44,635.53 and 18,197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.72, 44,635.53 and 18,197.68 is: 25,112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.72 : 44,635.53 = 18,197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.72/44,635.53 = 18,197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.72x = 44,635.53 × 18,197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.72x = 812,263,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,263,091.57/32,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,112.70

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