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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,348.21, 44,640.54 and 18,201.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,348.21, 44,640.54 and 18,201.05 is: 25,117.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,348.21 : 44,640.54 = 18,201.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,348.21/44,640.54 = 18,201.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,348.21x = 44,640.54 × 18,201.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,348.21x = 812,504,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,504,700.57/32,348.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,117.45

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