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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.54, 44,680.50 and 18,229.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.54, 44,680.50 and 18,229.90 is: 25,157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.54 : 44,680.50 = 18,229.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.54/44,680.50 = 18,229.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.54x = 44,680.50 × 18,229.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.54x = 814,521,046.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,521,046.95/32,376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,157.75

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