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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.15, 44,678.93 and 18,229.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.15, 44,678.93 and 18,229.10 is: 25,156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.15 : 44,678.93 = 18,229.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.15/44,678.93 = 18,229.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.15x = 44,678.93 × 18,229.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.15x = 814,456,368.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,456,368.32/32,376.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,156.06

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