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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,346.72, 44,637.48 and 18,198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,346.72, 44,637.48 and 18,198.72 is: 25,113.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,346.72 : 44,637.48 = 18,198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,346.72/44,637.48 = 18,198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,346.72x = 44,637.48 × 18,198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,346.72x = 812,345,000.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,345,000.03/32,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,113.67

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