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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,359.42, 44,656.90 and 18,212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,359.42, 44,656.90 and 18,212.76 is: 25,134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,359.42 : 44,656.90 = 18,212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,359.42/44,656.90 = 18,212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,359.42x = 44,656.90 × 18,212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,359.42x = 813,325,402.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,325,402.04/32,359.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,134.12

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