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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.86, 44,676.04 and 18,226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.86, 44,676.04 and 18,226.46 is: 25,154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.86 : 44,676.04 = 18,226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.86/44,676.04 = 18,226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.86x = 44,676.04 × 18,226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.86x = 814,285,787.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,285,787.07/32,370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,154.91

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