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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,369.28, 44,671.24 and 18,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,369.28, 44,671.24 and 18,223.68 is: 25,149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,369.28 : 44,671.24 = 18,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,369.28/44,671.24 = 18,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,369.28x = 44,671.24 × 18,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,369.28x = 814,074,382.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,074,382.96/32,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,149.60

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