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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,351.38, 44,645.58 and 18,204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,351.38, 44,645.58 and 18,204.22 is: 25,122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,351.38 : 44,645.58 = 18,204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,351.38/44,645.58 = 18,204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,351.38x = 44,645.58 × 18,204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,351.38x = 812,737,960.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,737,960.35/32,351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,122.20

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