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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,349.23, 44,639.51 and 18,199.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,349.23, 44,639.51 and 18,199.34 is: 25,113.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,349.23 : 44,639.51 = 18,199.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,349.23/44,639.51 = 18,199.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,349.23x = 44,639.51 × 18,199.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,349.23x = 812,409,305.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,409,305.73/32,349.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,113.72

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