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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,368.56, 44,657.04 and 18,221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,368.56, 44,657.04 and 18,221.40 is: 25,139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,368.56 : 44,657.04 = 18,221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,368.56/44,657.04 = 18,221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,368.56x = 44,657.04 × 18,221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,368.56x = 813,713,788.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,713,788.66/32,368.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,139.02

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