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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,371.56, 44,672.46 and 18,224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,371.56, 44,672.46 and 18,224.04 is: 25,149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,371.56 : 44,672.46 = 18,224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,371.56/44,672.46 = 18,224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,371.56x = 44,672.46 × 18,224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,371.56x = 814,112,697.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,112,697.94/32,371.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,149.01

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