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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,365.36, 44,664.08 and 18,218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,365.36, 44,664.08 and 18,218.24 is: 25,141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,365.36 : 44,664.08 = 18,218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,365.36/44,664.08 = 18,218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,365.36x = 44,664.08 × 18,218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,365.36x = 813,700,928.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,700,928.82/32,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,141.11

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