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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,364.94, 44,663.16 and 18,217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,364.94, 44,663.16 and 18,217.84 is: 25,140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,364.94 : 44,663.16 = 18,217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,364.94/44,663.16 = 18,217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,364.94x = 44,663.16 × 18,217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,364.94x = 813,666,302.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,666,302.77/32,364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,140.36

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