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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,348.10, 44,637.90 and 18,198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,348.10, 44,637.90 and 18,198.18 is: 25,112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,348.10 : 44,637.90 = 18,198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,348.10/44,637.90 = 18,198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,348.10x = 44,637.90 × 18,198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,348.10x = 812,328,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,328,539.02/32,348.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,112.09

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