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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,386.28, 44,692.22 and 18,238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,386.28, 44,692.22 and 18,238.28 is: 25,168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,386.28 : 44,692.22 = 18,238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,386.28/44,692.22 = 18,238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,386.28x = 44,692.22 × 18,238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,386.28x = 815,109,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,109,222.18/32,386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,168.35

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