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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,365.70, 44,663.00 and 18,219.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,365.70, 44,663.00 and 18,219.45 is: 25,141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,365.70 : 44,663.00 = 18,219.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,365.70/44,663.00 = 18,219.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,365.70x = 44,663.00 × 18,219.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,365.70x = 813,735,204.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,735,204.25/32,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,141.90

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