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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,369.72, 44,671.04 and 18,223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,369.72, 44,671.04 and 18,223.06 is: 25,148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,369.72 : 44,671.04 = 18,223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,369.72/44,671.04 = 18,223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,369.72x = 44,671.04 × 18,223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,369.72x = 814,043,042.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,043,042.18/32,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,148.29

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