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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,363.20, 44,659.55 and 18,216.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,363.20, 44,659.55 and 18,216.95 is: 25,138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,363.20 : 44,659.55 = 18,216.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,363.20/44,659.55 = 18,216.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,363.20x = 44,659.55 × 18,216.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,363.20x = 813,560,698.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,560,698.29/32,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,138.45

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