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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,368.95, 44,665.02 and 18,219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,368.95, 44,665.02 and 18,219.06 is: 25,139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,368.95 : 44,665.02 = 18,219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,368.95/44,665.02 = 18,219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,368.95x = 44,665.02 × 18,219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,368.95x = 813,754,679.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,754,679.28/32,368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,139.98

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