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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.08, 44,681.58 and 18,229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.08, 44,681.58 and 18,229.08 is: 25,156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.08 : 44,681.58 = 18,229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.08/44,681.58 = 18,229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.08x = 44,681.58 × 18,229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.08x = 814,504,096.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,504,096.35/32,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,156.81

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