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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,374.08, 44,677.44 and 18,226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,374.08, 44,677.44 and 18,226.08 is: 25,152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,374.08 : 44,677.44 = 18,226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,374.08/44,677.44 = 18,226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,374.08x = 44,677.44 × 18,226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,374.08x = 814,294,595.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,294,595.64/32,374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,152.67

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