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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,362.36, 44,659.94 and 18,215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,362.36, 44,659.94 and 18,215.24 is: 25,136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,362.36 : 44,659.94 = 18,215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,362.36/44,659.94 = 18,215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,362.36x = 44,659.94 × 18,215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,362.36x = 813,491,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,491,525.49/32,362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,136.97

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