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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,348.28, 44,640.74 and 18,201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,348.28, 44,640.74 and 18,201.32 is: 25,117.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,348.28 : 44,640.74 = 18,201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,348.28/44,640.74 = 18,201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,348.28x = 44,640.74 × 18,201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,348.28x = 812,520,393.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,520,393.78/32,348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,117.89

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