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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,345.19, 44,635.91 and 18,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,345.19, 44,635.91 and 18,198 is: 25,112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,345.19 : 44,635.91 = 18,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,345.19/44,635.91 = 18,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,345.19x = 44,635.91 × 18,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,345.19x = 812,284,199.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,284,199.19/32,345.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,112.98

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