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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,366.98, 44,670.69 and 18,222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,366.98, 44,670.69 and 18,222.58 is: 25,149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,366.98 : 44,670.69 = 18,222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,366.98/44,670.69 = 18,222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,366.98x = 44,670.69 × 18,222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,366.98x = 814,015,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,015,222.18/32,366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,149.56

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