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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,375.78, 44,678.52 and 18,228.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,375.78, 44,678.52 and 18,228.68 is: 25,155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,375.78 : 44,678.52 = 18,228.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,375.78/44,678.52 = 18,228.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,375.78x = 44,678.52 × 18,228.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,375.78x = 814,430,443.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,430,443.95/32,375.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,155.55

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