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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,365.16, 44,663.94 and 18,218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,365.16, 44,663.94 and 18,218.33 is: 25,141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,365.16 : 44,663.94 = 18,218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,365.16/44,663.94 = 18,218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,365.16x = 44,663.94 × 18,218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,365.16x = 813,702,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,702,174.70/32,365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,141.30

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