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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,350.29, 44,638.61 and 18,202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,350.29, 44,638.61 and 18,202.29 is: 25,116.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,350.29 : 44,638.61 = 18,202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,350.29/44,638.61 = 18,202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,350.29x = 44,638.61 × 18,202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,350.29x = 812,524,833.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,524,833.41/32,350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,116.46

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