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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.97, 44,678.14 and 18,223.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.97, 44,678.14 and 18,223.81 is: 25,152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.97 : 44,678.14 = 18,223.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.97/44,678.14 = 18,223.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.97x = 44,678.14 × 18,223.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.97x = 814,206,028.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,206,028.57/32,370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,152.35

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