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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,372.79, 44,675.33 and 18,226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,372.79, 44,675.33 and 18,226.14 is: 25,152.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,372.79 : 44,675.33 = 18,226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,372.79/44,675.33 = 18,226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,372.79x = 44,675.33 × 18,226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,372.79x = 814,258,728.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,258,728.00/32,372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,152.57

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