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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.46, 44,672.07 and 18,223.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.46, 44,672.07 and 18,223.81 is: 25,149.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.46 : 44,672.07 = 18,223.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.46/44,672.07 = 18,223.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.46x = 44,672.07 × 18,223.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.46x = 814,095,315.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,095,315.99/32,370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,149.33

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