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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,365.82, 44,658.86 and 18,215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,365.82, 44,658.86 and 18,215.66 is: 25,134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,365.82 : 44,658.86 = 18,215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,365.82/44,658.86 = 18,215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,365.82x = 44,658.86 × 18,215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,365.82x = 813,490,609.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,490,609.75/32,365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,134.25

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