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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,372.64, 44,679.60 and 18,226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,372.64, 44,679.60 and 18,226.80 is: 25,156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,372.64 : 44,679.60 = 18,226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,372.64/44,679.60 = 18,226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,372.64x = 44,679.60 × 18,226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,372.64x = 814,366,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,366,133.28/32,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,156.00

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