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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,374.22, 44,682.71 and 18,227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,374.22, 44,682.71 and 18,227.16 is: 25,157.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,374.22 : 44,682.71 = 18,227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,374.22/44,682.71 = 18,227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,374.22x = 44,682.71 × 18,227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,374.22x = 814,438,813.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,438,813.27/32,374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,157.02

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