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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,362.70, 44,658.86 and 18,216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,362.70, 44,658.86 and 18,216.45 is: 25,137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,362.70 : 44,658.86 = 18,216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,362.70/44,658.86 = 18,216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,362.70x = 44,658.86 × 18,216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,362.70x = 813,525,799.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,525,799.16/32,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,137.76

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