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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,361.93, 44,660.34 and 18,215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,361.93, 44,660.34 and 18,215.28 is: 25,137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,361.93 : 44,660.34 = 18,215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,361.93/44,660.34 = 18,215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,361.93x = 44,660.34 × 18,215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,361.93x = 813,500,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,500,598.00/32,361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,137.58

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