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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,371.65, 44,672.72 and 18,224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,371.65, 44,672.72 and 18,224.60 is: 25,149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,371.65 : 44,672.72 = 18,224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,371.65/44,672.72 = 18,224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,371.65x = 44,672.72 × 18,224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,371.65x = 814,142,138.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,142,138.43/32,371.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,149.85

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