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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,354.38, 44,648.96 and 18,207.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,354.38, 44,648.96 and 18,207.23 is: 25,125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,354.38 : 44,648.96 = 18,207.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,354.38/44,648.96 = 18,207.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,354.38x = 44,648.96 × 18,207.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,354.38x = 812,933,569.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,933,569.70/32,354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,125.92

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