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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,358.78, 44,655.27 and 18,211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,358.78, 44,655.27 and 18,211.86 is: 25,132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,358.78 : 44,655.27 = 18,211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,358.78/44,655.27 = 18,211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,358.78x = 44,655.27 × 18,211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,358.78x = 813,255,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,255,525.50/32,358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,132.45

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