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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.78, 44,673.09 and 18,223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.78, 44,673.09 and 18,223.62 is: 25,149.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.78 : 44,673.09 = 18,223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.78/44,673.09 = 18,223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.78x = 44,673.09 × 18,223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.78x = 814,105,416.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,105,416.39/32,370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,149.39

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