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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,362.94, 44,660.40 and 18,215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,362.94, 44,660.40 and 18,215.84 is: 25,137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,362.94 : 44,660.40 = 18,215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,362.94/44,660.40 = 18,215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,362.94x = 44,660.40 × 18,215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,362.94x = 813,526,700.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,526,700.74/32,362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,137.60

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