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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,351.94, 44,638.29 and 18,199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,351.94, 44,638.29 and 18,199.62 is: 25,111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,351.94 : 44,638.29 = 18,199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,351.94/44,638.29 = 18,199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,351.94x = 44,638.29 × 18,199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,351.94x = 812,399,915.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,399,915.45/32,351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,111.32

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