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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,367.28, 44,668.48 and 18,221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,367.28, 44,668.48 and 18,221.68 is: 25,146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,367.28 : 44,668.48 = 18,221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,367.28/44,668.48 = 18,221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,367.28x = 44,668.48 × 18,221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,367.28x = 813,934,748.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,934,748.65/32,367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,146.84

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