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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,348.35, 44,638.27 and 18,198.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,348.35, 44,638.27 and 18,198.46 is: 25,112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,348.35 : 44,638.27 = 18,198.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,348.35/44,638.27 = 18,198.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,348.35x = 44,638.27 × 18,198.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,348.35x = 812,347,771.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,347,771.06/32,348.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,112.49

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