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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,355.94, 44,643.81 and 18,203.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,355.94, 44,643.81 and 18,203.62 is: 25,116.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,355.94 : 44,643.81 = 18,203.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,355.94/44,643.81 = 18,203.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,355.94x = 44,643.81 × 18,203.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,355.94x = 812,678,952.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,678,952.59/32,355.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,116.84

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