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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.17, 44,679.98 and 18,229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.17, 44,679.98 and 18,229.52 is: 25,157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.17 : 44,679.98 = 18,229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.17/44,679.98 = 18,229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.17x = 44,679.98 × 18,229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.17x = 814,494,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,494,411.18/32,376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,157.22

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