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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,351.29, 44,639.98 and 18,203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,351.29, 44,639.98 and 18,203.29 is: 25,117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,351.29 : 44,639.98 = 18,203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,351.29/44,639.98 = 18,203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,351.29x = 44,639.98 × 18,203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,351.29x = 812,594,501.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,594,501.53/32,351.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,117.84

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