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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,398.14, 44,709.22 and 18,255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,398.14, 44,709.22 and 18,255.54 is: 25,192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,398.14 : 44,709.22 = 18,255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,398.14/44,709.22 = 18,255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,398.14x = 44,709.22 × 18,255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,398.14x = 816,190,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,190,954.08/32,398.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,192.53

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