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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,375.54, 44,679.12 and 18,228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,375.54, 44,679.12 and 18,228.90 is: 25,156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,375.54 : 44,679.12 = 18,228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,375.54/44,679.12 = 18,228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,375.54x = 44,679.12 × 18,228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,375.54x = 814,451,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,451,210.57/32,375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,156.37

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