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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,363.70, 44,660.23 and 18,217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,363.70, 44,660.23 and 18,217.45 is: 25,139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,363.70 : 44,660.23 = 18,217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,363.70/44,660.23 = 18,217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,363.70x = 44,660.23 × 18,217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,363.70x = 813,595,507.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,595,507.01/32,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,139.14

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