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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,372.65, 44,674.09 and 18,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,372.65, 44,674.09 and 18,225.60 is: 25,151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,372.65 : 44,674.09 = 18,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,372.65/44,674.09 = 18,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,372.65x = 44,674.09 × 18,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,372.65x = 814,212,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,212,094.70/32,372.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,151.23

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