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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,365.94, 44,664.54 and 18,218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,365.94, 44,664.54 and 18,218.84 is: 25,141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,365.94 : 44,664.54 = 18,218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,365.94/44,664.54 = 18,218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,365.94x = 44,664.54 × 18,218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,365.94x = 813,736,107.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,736,107.93/32,365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,141.74

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