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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,358.42, 44,655.52 and 18,211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,358.42, 44,655.52 and 18,211.76 is: 25,132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,358.42 : 44,655.52 = 18,211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,358.42/44,655.52 = 18,211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,358.42x = 44,655.52 × 18,211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,358.42x = 813,255,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,255,612.92/32,358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,132.74

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