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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,367.98, 44,672.07 and 18,223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,367.98, 44,672.07 and 18,223.58 is: 25,150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,367.98 : 44,672.07 = 18,223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,367.98/44,672.07 = 18,223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,367.98x = 44,672.07 × 18,223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,367.98x = 814,085,041.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,085,041.41/32,367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,150.94

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