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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,373.90, 44,675.82 and 18,226.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,373.90, 44,675.82 and 18,226.85 is: 25,152.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,373.90 : 44,675.82 = 18,226.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,373.90/44,675.82 = 18,226.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,373.90x = 44,675.82 × 18,226.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,373.90x = 814,299,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,299,246.39/32,373.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,152.95

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