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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.28, 44,679.42 and 18,229.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.28, 44,679.42 and 18,229.36 is: 25,156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.28 : 44,679.42 = 18,229.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.28/44,679.42 = 18,229.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.28x = 44,679.42 × 18,229.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.28x = 814,477,231.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,477,231.77/32,376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,156.60

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