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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,369.71, 44,671.05 and 18,223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,369.71, 44,671.05 and 18,223.06 is: 25,148.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,369.71 : 44,671.05 = 18,223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,369.71/44,671.05 = 18,223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,369.71x = 44,671.05 × 18,223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,369.71x = 814,043,224.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,043,224.41/32,369.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,148.30

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