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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,356.38, 44,653.62 and 18,210.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,356.38, 44,653.62 and 18,210.13 is: 25,131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,356.38 : 44,653.62 = 18,210.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,356.38/44,653.62 = 18,210.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,356.38x = 44,653.62 × 18,210.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,356.38x = 813,148,225.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,148,225.17/32,356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,131.00

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