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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,364.96, 44,663.34 and 18,217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,364.96, 44,663.34 and 18,217.50 is: 25,139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,364.96 : 44,663.34 = 18,217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,364.96/44,663.34 = 18,217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,364.96x = 44,663.34 × 18,217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,364.96x = 813,654,396.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,654,396.45/32,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,139.98

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