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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,371.30, 44,672.30 and 18,224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,371.30, 44,672.30 and 18,224.17 is: 25,149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,371.30 : 44,672.30 = 18,224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,371.30/44,672.30 = 18,224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,371.30x = 44,672.30 × 18,224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,371.30x = 814,115,275.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,115,275.01/32,371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,149.30

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