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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.96, 44,672.76 and 18,224.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.96, 44,672.76 and 18,224.31 is: 25,150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.96 : 44,672.76 = 18,224.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.96/44,672.76 = 18,224.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.96x = 44,672.76 × 18,224.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.96x = 814,130,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,130,226.80/32,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,150.02

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