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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,357.56, 44,649.78 and 18,210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,357.56, 44,649.78 and 18,210.04 is: 25,127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,357.56 : 44,649.78 = 18,210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,357.56/44,649.78 = 18,210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,357.56x = 44,649.78 × 18,210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,357.56x = 813,074,279.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,074,279.79/32,357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,127.80

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