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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,350.38, 44,643.52 and 18,207.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,350.38, 44,643.52 and 18,207.78 is: 25,126.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,350.38 : 44,643.52 = 18,207.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,350.38/44,643.52 = 18,207.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,350.38x = 44,643.52 × 18,207.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,350.38x = 812,859,390.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,859,390.59/32,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,126.73

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