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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,360.28, 44,658.78 and 18,214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,360.28, 44,658.78 and 18,214.68 is: 25,137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,360.28 : 44,658.78 = 18,214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,360.28/44,658.78 = 18,214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,360.28x = 44,658.78 × 18,214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,360.28x = 813,445,386.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,445,386.89/32,360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,137.16

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