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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,368.72, 44,669.66 and 18,222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,368.72, 44,669.66 and 18,222.06 is: 25,146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,368.72 : 44,669.66 = 18,222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,368.72/44,669.66 = 18,222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,368.72x = 44,669.66 × 18,222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,368.72x = 813,973,224.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,973,224.70/32,368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,146.91

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