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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,373.97, 44,665.80 and 18,224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,373.97, 44,665.80 and 18,224.08 is: 25,143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,373.97 : 44,665.80 = 18,224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,373.97/44,665.80 = 18,224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,373.97x = 44,665.80 × 18,224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,373.97x = 813,992,932.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,992,932.46/32,373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,143.44

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