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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,358.64, 44,656.36 and 18,212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,358.64, 44,656.36 and 18,212.40 is: 25,133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,358.64 : 44,656.36 = 18,212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,358.64/44,656.36 = 18,212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,358.64x = 44,656.36 × 18,212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,358.64x = 813,299,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,299,490.86/32,358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,133.92

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