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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,368.98, 44,673.45 and 18,224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,368.98, 44,673.45 and 18,224.58 is: 25,152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,368.98 : 44,673.45 = 18,224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,368.98/44,673.45 = 18,224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,368.98x = 44,673.45 × 18,224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,368.98x = 814,154,863.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,154,863.40/32,368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,152.32

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