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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,358, 44,652.96 and 18,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,358, 44,652.96 and 18,210 is: 25,129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,358 : 44,652.96 = 18,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,358/44,652.96 = 18,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,358x = 44,652.96 × 18,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,358x = 813,130,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,130,401.60/32,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,129.19

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