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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,372.11, 44,672.47 and 18,223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,372.11, 44,672.47 and 18,223.03 is: 25,147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,372.11 : 44,672.47 = 18,223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,372.11/44,672.47 = 18,223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,372.11x = 44,672.47 × 18,223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,372.11x = 814,067,760.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,067,760.98/32,372.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,147.19

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