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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,365.53, 44,664.36 and 18,218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,365.53, 44,664.36 and 18,218.43 is: 25,141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,365.53 : 44,664.36 = 18,218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,365.53/44,664.36 = 18,218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,365.53x = 44,664.36 × 18,218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,365.53x = 813,714,516.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,714,516.15/32,365.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,141.39

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