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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,367.52, 44,668.02 and 18,220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,367.52, 44,668.02 and 18,220.06 is: 25,144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,367.52 : 44,668.02 = 18,220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,367.52/44,668.02 = 18,220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,367.52x = 44,668.02 × 18,220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,367.52x = 813,854,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,854,004.48/32,367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,144.16

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