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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,357.94, 44,646.57 and 18,205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,357.94, 44,646.57 and 18,205.62 is: 25,119.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,357.94 : 44,646.57 = 18,205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,357.94/44,646.57 = 18,205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,357.94x = 44,646.57 × 18,205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,357.94x = 812,818,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,818,487.72/32,357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,119.60

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