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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,602.22, 44,992.74 and 18,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,602.22, 44,992.74 and 18,261.20 is: 25,201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,602.22 : 44,992.74 = 18,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,602.22/44,992.74 = 18,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,602.22x = 44,992.74 × 18,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,602.22x = 821,621,300.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,621,300.21/32,602.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,201.39

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