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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,346.19, 44,637.28 and 18,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,346.19, 44,637.28 and 18,199 is: 25,114.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,346.19 : 44,637.28 = 18,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,346.19/44,637.28 = 18,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,346.19x = 44,637.28 × 18,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,346.19x = 812,353,858.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,353,858.72/32,346.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,114.36

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