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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.29, 44,670.92 and 18,223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.29, 44,670.92 and 18,223.17 is: 25,147.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.29 : 44,670.92 = 18,223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.29/44,670.92 = 18,223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.29x = 44,670.92 × 18,223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.29x = 814,045,769.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,045,769.22/32,370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,147.93

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