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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,360.20, 44,651.44 and 18,213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,360.20, 44,651.44 and 18,213.64 is: 25,131.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,360.20 : 44,651.44 = 18,213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,360.20/44,651.44 = 18,213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,360.20x = 44,651.44 × 18,213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,360.20x = 813,265,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,265,253.64/32,360.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,131.65

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