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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,359.34, 44,655.57 and 18,212.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,359.34, 44,655.57 and 18,212.19 is: 25,132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,359.34 : 44,655.57 = 18,212.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,359.34/44,655.57 = 18,212.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,359.34x = 44,655.57 × 18,212.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,359.34x = 813,275,725.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,275,725.40/32,359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,132.65

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