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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,347.74, 44,639.31 and 18,199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,347.74, 44,639.31 and 18,199.26 is: 25,114.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,347.74 : 44,639.31 = 18,199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,347.74/44,639.31 = 18,199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,347.74x = 44,639.31 × 18,199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,347.74x = 812,402,408.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,402,408.91/32,347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,114.66

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