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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,346.54, 44,639.10 and 18,199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,346.54, 44,639.10 and 18,199.89 is: 25,116.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,346.54 : 44,639.10 = 18,199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,346.54/44,639.10 = 18,199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,346.54x = 44,639.10 × 18,199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,346.54x = 812,426,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,426,709.70/32,346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,116.34

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